MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
387,869 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower handbrake shoe securing pin missing(action recommended)
Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer behind cat and joint clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer behind cat and joint clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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M508 VCT is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 M508 VCT, 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 M508 VCT registered?
M508 VCT is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1995.
Is M508 VCT safe to buy?
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