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M508 VCT

1995 BMW 520

Blue Lpg 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

387,869 mi
Last recorded387,869 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM508 VCT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 387,869 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2022 326,769 miles

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))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 326,769 miles

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))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 297,961 miles

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))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 297,884 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for M508 VCT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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