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M424 EHR

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,403 mi
Last recorded98,403 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM424 EHR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 98,403 miles

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2024 97,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2024 97,750 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2023 95,035 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 95,031 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 93,019 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Jun 2022 93,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 89,912 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 88,219 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 87,949 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,228 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 81,495 miles

All discs worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Corrosion to brake ferrules

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to front and rear shocks

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Corrosion to fuel pipes NSR

Corrosion to power steering pipe NSF

Corrosion to rear brake pipes

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Rear anti roll bar bushes perishing

Slight play detected at steering wheel and also in steering mechanism joints

Pass 19 Feb 2015 80,527 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 79,713 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 25 Feb 2013 79,025 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,453 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 75,006 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 75,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Oil leak

drivers seatbelt twisted

fuel pipes rusted

rear number plate distorted

slight play in steering column at top side to side

Pass 10 Mar 2010 76,311 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 72,276 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 72,151 miles

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

floor pan under battery corroded. drivers seat belt twisted.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 68,289 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust rubber split.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 64,073 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2006 59,837 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2005 56,353 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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M424 EHR is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M424 EHR, 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 M424 EHR registered?

M424 EHR is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M424 EHR safe to buy?

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