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M463 GAM

1995 BMW 520

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,477 mi
Last recorded232,477 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2006
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM463 GAM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2006 232,477 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 232,477 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 222,571 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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M463 GAM is a 1995 BMW 520 in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M463 GAM, 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 M463 GAM registered?

M463 GAM is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 May 1995.

Is M463 GAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M463 GAM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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