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M401 CLT

1995 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,405 mi
Last recorded133,405 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM401 CLT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2011 133,405 miles

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

nearside rear door damaged

nearside front door damaged

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

rear brake pipes covered in black oil

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2011 133,405 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside front door damaged

nearside rear door damaged

rear brake pipes covered in black oil

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 129,410 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 129,410 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 126,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 123,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 118,143 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 110,918 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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M401 CLT is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M401 CLT, 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 M401 CLT registered?

M401 CLT is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 6 March 1995.

Is M401 CLT safe to buy?

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