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M430 MPR

1995 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

171,476 mi
Last recorded171,476 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM430 MPR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2013 171,476 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 167,690 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 167,689 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 164,378 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 164,378 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 161,400 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 161,400 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 156,623 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 153,264 miles

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

advise on condition of both rear subframe bushes

Fail 16 Jun 2008 153,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

advise on condition of both rear subframe bushes

Pass 20 Jun 2007 14,920 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 14,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 146,708 miles

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

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

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 MPR is a 1995 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M430 MPR, 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 MPR registered?

M430 MPR is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 17 July 1995.

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