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M461 RBM

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,581 mi
Last recorded157,581 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM461 RBM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 157,581 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all shock absorbers weak

brake pipes corroded

front rear anti-roll bar drop link bushes perished and worn also front and rear suspension bushes worn and perished no excessive movement found

oil leaks

underbody corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 155,941 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four suspension coil springs corroded

both front brake flexi hoses perished and worn

both front tyres perished and worn

brake pipes corroded

front shock absorbers weak

front wipers poor

rear anti-roll bar bushes perished and worn

unable to check rear seat belts

unable to check sills covers fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2010 155,937 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four suspension coil springs corroded

both front brake flexi hoses perished and worn

both front tyres perished and worn

brake pipes corroded

front shock absorbers weak

front wipers poor

rear anti-roll bar bushes perished and worn

unable to check rear seat belts

unable to check sills covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2009 152,227 miles

WEAR IN REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES. RUSTED REAR BRAKE AND FUEL ,PIPES.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 150,138 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 149,863 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 146,413 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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M461 RBM is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M461 RBM, 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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M461 RBM is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 18 January 1995.

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