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M342 MHP

1995 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,412 mi
Last recorded112,412 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM342 MHP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 112,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

wipers very poor

Pass 29 Sep 2015 102,536 miles

*** COOLANT LEAKING***

***FUEL PIPES CORRODED***

Brake pipe slightly corroded *** FRONT TO REAR*** (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** 2.0mm*** + worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** 2.0mm *** + worn on edges*** (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 102,536 miles

*** COOLANT LEAKING***

***FUEL PIPES CORRODED***

Brake pipe slightly corroded *** FRONT TO REAR*** (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** 2.0mm*** + worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** 2.0mm *** + worn on edges*** (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 96,449 miles

*** EXHAUST TAIL SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/R AND N/S/R = 3.0MM , O/S/F AND N/S/F = 6.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Fail 23 Oct 2014 96,449 miles

*** EXHAUST TAIL SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/R AND N/S/R = 3.0MM , O/S/F AND N/S/F = 6.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 89,723 miles

*** ITEM IN WINDSCREEN ***

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 89,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

*** ITEM IN WINDSCREEN ***

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 84,978 miles

*** FUEL PIPES CORRODED ***

*** TAX DISC HOLDER IN SWEPT AREA OF WINDSCREEN ***

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 83,037 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 82,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 80,718 miles

*** REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBER SPLIT ***

*** SPARE TYRE BADLY WORN/ ILLEGAL ***

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

*** N/S/R TYRE BADLY WORN ON BOTH EDGES ***

Pass 24 Apr 2009 79,240 miles

*** REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED ***

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 77,609 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 75,520 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 72,733 miles

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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M342 MHP is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M342 MHP, 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.

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M342 MHP is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 7 April 1995.

Is M342 MHP safe to buy?

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