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M469 OTH

1995 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,582 mi
Last recorded202,582 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM469 OTH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 202,582 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 195,105 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 195,105 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 180,539 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 157,103 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing on edge

advise slight play in idler arm

strong advise both rear bush;s just starting to debond

Fail 7 Mar 2007 157,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise both rear tyres wearing on edge

advise slight play in idler arm

strong advise both rear bush;s just starting to debond

Pass 10 Jan 2006 135,334 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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M469 OTH is a 1995 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc 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 M469 OTH, 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 M469 OTH registered?

M469 OTH is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 21 February 1995.

Is M469 OTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M469 OTH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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