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M430 EGC

1995 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,465 mi
Last recorded86,465 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM430 EGC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 86,465 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023
Pass 15 Apr 2022
Pass 15 Aug 2020 81,468 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))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 76,134 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 76,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 73,618 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 71,549 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 71,549 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 70,244 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 70,244 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 68,930 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 68,570 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 68,570 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 68,042 miles

Oil leak

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

rear brake pipes corroding

under car fuel lines corroding

Fail 24 Apr 2013 68,005 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

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

rear brake pipes corroding

under car fuel lines corroding

Pass 10 May 2012 66,108 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

centre drag link on steering system has slight play in both ball joints

nearside rear anti roll bar link deteriorating

rear exhaust deteriorating

undercar brake and fuel lines corroding

Fail 27 Apr 2012 66,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

centre drag link on steering system has slight play in both ball joints

nearside rear anti roll bar link deteriorating

rear exhaust deteriorating

undercar brake and fuel lines corroding

Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,565 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 58,431 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 58,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 50,225 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 48,765 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 46,552 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 46,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 43,944 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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M430 EGC is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M430 EGC, 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 M430 EGC registered?

M430 EGC is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 1995.

Is M430 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M430 EGC shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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