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M363 HFH

1995 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

203,492 mi
Last recorded203,492 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM363 HFH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 203,492 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 203,491 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 197,138 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 190,736 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 184,421 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 184,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 175,334 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 175,334 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 166,536 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 166,460 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Handbrake has excessive travel

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 155,824 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 155,824 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 146,905 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 146,799 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M363 HFH is a 1995 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M363 HFH, 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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M363 HFH is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 10 February 1995.

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