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M332 TRR

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,602 mi
Last recorded151,602 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM332 TRR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2009 151,602 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

brake pad warning lite is on but all pads and fluid are fine

Pass 30 Jan 2009 151,602 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

brake pad warning lite is on but all pads and fluid are fine

Pass 29 Nov 2007 145,200 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 145,200 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

propshaft rubber coupling cracking o/s/f droplink cover split steering arm balljoint cover split

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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M332 TRR is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 125,342 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M332 TRR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 31 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M332 TRR registered?

M332 TRR is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 10 March 1995.

Is M332 TRR safe to buy?

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