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M487 TSX

1995 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,651 mi
Last recorded110,651 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2007
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM487 TSX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2007 110,651 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 110,603 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 115,031 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 103,814 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M487 TSX is a 1995 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M487 TSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M487 TSX registered?

M487 TSX is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M487 TSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M487 TSX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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