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M431 YEM

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

106,322 mi
Last recorded106,322 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM431 YEM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 106,322 miles

General rust underneath vehicle

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2024

exhaust system rusty

general rust underneath vehicle

rigid brake pipes rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2023

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

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

general rust underneath vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2022 103,297 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general rust underneath vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2021

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of wheel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 104,823 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 100,534 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 97,117 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 97,117 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 91,143 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 91,143 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 82,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 82,839 miles

rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2013 78,092 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 73,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 73,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 75,437 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 75,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 75,036 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

n/s & o/s front anti roll bar drop links, ball joint boots split.

n/s & o/s front mudflaps close to fouling the tyres.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 74,690 miles

both front a/roll bar drop arms rubbers split on ball joints

upper stop light disconected

Fail 15 Aug 2009 74,689 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front a/roll bar drop arms rubbers split on ball joints

Pass 11 Aug 2008 73,582 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 69,896 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 69,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear 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 26 Aug 2006 62,796 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 60,290 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M431 YEM is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 M431 YEM, 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 M431 YEM registered?

M431 YEM is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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