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M353 FUG

1995 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM353 FUG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

exhaust rubber deteriating

nearside front tyre perishing on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre has cuts in tread but not to cords

sill covers fitted making assessment difficult

Pass 13 Jan 2011 128,990 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust mount deteriated

fuel pipes starting to corode quite badly

nearside front tyre perishing on sidewall

offside rearbrake hose insecure on mounting

rear brake pipes starting to corode

Fail 11 Jan 2011 128,990 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust mount deteriated

fuel pipes starting to corode quite badly

nearside front tyre perishing on sidewall

offside rearbrake hose insecure on mounting

rear brake pipes starting to corode

Pass 6 Jan 2010

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

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

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

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

offside reardoor shut starting to corode

Fail 5 Jan 2010

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

offside reardoor shut starting to corode

Pass 7 Jan 2009 129,230 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Sidewalls on tyres starting to crack

Fail 7 Jan 2009 129,230 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Sidewalls on tyres starting to crack

Fail 9 Jan 2008

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008
Pass 10 Jan 2007
Fail 9 Jan 2007

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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M353 FUG is a 1995 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M353 FUG, 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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What year was M353 FUG registered?

M353 FUG is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M353 FUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M353 FUG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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