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M443 DLB

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,385 mi
Last recorded118,385 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM443 DLB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 118,385 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 118,385 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 106,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front jacking points/sills corroded

front to rear fuel lines corroded

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 13 May 2013 104,016 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advanced corrosion in near side front outer sill by jacking point but not with in perscribed area

advanced corrosion in off side front outer sill by jacking point

both fuel pipes BADLY corroded

both main rear brake pipes corroded

cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills but corrosion most likely present

off side rear tyre BADLY worn on inner edge and low on tread

slight buckle in near side front wheel outer rim

Fail 1 May 2013 103,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advanced corrosion in near side front outer sill by jacking point but not with in perscribed area

advanced corrosion in off side front outer sill by jacking point

both fuel pipes BADLY corroded

both main rear brake pipes corroded

cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills but corrosion most likely present

off side rear tyre BADLY worn on inner edge and low on tread

slight buckle in near side front wheel outer rim

Pass 11 May 2012 102,058 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 100,187 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 98,032 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 95,447 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 20 May 2008 92,867 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 88,736 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 88,698 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 May 2006 83,608 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 83,608 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2005 78,956 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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M443 DLB is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M443 DLB, 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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M443 DLB is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 14 June 1995.

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