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M425 KFJ

1995 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM425 KFJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside washer jet in poor condition

odometer not displayed

parking brake travel

Pass 29 Nov 2024

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

odometer not displayed

parking park travel

Fail 28 Nov 2024

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

odometer not displayed

parking park travel

Pass 30 Nov 2023

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2156515 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 99,846 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 97,962 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 97,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2020 95,995 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

no reverse lights ,odometer light not working

parking brake travel

slight play in steering box drop arm

Fail 27 Nov 2020 95,995 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

no reverse lights ,odometer light not working

parking brake travel

slight play in steering box drop arm

Pass 18 Nov 2019 94,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit worn on outer edges 225/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 225/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

odometer light not working

rear bumper in poor condition

Fail 14 Nov 2019 94,226 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit worn on outer edges 225/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 225/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

odometer light not working

rear bumper in poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2018 93,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 22560r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 93,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp reflector seriously defective HIGH BEAM UNIT (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 90,996 miles

Central centre exhaust box support rubber broken

Fuel Pipe/s corroded run from the rear down the nearside of the vehicle to the front ()

Nearside Front tyre close to wear markers 225/60r15

Offside Front Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced high beam lamp reflector corroded (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 90,996 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers not clearing screen (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from union to flexi hose marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central centre exhaust box support rubber broken

Fuel Pipe/s corroded run from the rear down the nearside of the vehicle to the front ()

Nearside Front tyre close to wear markers 225/60r15

Offside Front Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced high beam lamp reflector corroded (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 89,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre perished 225/60/15

rear exhaust box corroded / centre exhaust rubber split

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 89,563 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre perished 225/60/15

rear exhaust box corroded / centre exhaust rubber split

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 87,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/60/15)(also nail in tread and inner sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre, inner sidewall perished and nail in tread)(225/60/15

centre exhaust rubber mounting broken

offside rear brake pipe (into joiner) corroded slightly

rear exhaust system corroded slightly

registration plates poor condition

Fail 17 Sep 2015 87,922 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

registration plates poor condition

rear exhaust system corroded slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/60/15)(also nail in tread and inner sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre, inner sidewall perished and nail in tread)(225/60/15

centre exhaust rubber mounting broken

offside rear brake pipe (into joiner) corroded slightly

Fail 10 Oct 2014 86,745 miles

Centre exhaust rubber split

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 86,745 miles

Centre exhaust rubber split

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 84,463 miles

Centre exhaust rubber poor

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 84,463 miles

Centre exhaust rubber poor

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 69,608 miles

Exhaust rubbers poor

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front shock absorbers poor

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 69,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine oil below min!!

Exhaust rubbers poor

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front shock absorbers poor

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 71,111 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front and rear discs poor / worn

Oil low level!

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

Rear plate poor

Fail 8 Jul 2011 71,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front and rear discs poor / worn

Oil low level!

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

Rear plate poor

Pass 15 Jun 2010 65,433 miles

fuel pipes rusty

noise from o/s/r brakes

Fail 10 Jun 2010 65,433 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel pipes rusty

noise from o/s/r brakes

Pass 19 May 2009 60,957 miles

OSF TYRE ON LIMIT. REPLACE ASAP.

nsf tyre low

nsr tyre low

osr tyre low

Pass 7 Jan 2008 53,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 47,377 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 41,988 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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M425 KFJ is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M425 KFJ, 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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M425 KFJ is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 19 January 1995.

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