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50+ data pointsMOT History
all brake pipes heavily corroded
both front brake hoses heavily perished nearly through to inner cords
both front link pin dust covers split
both rear axle bushes heavily split
both rear coil springs corroding
front brakes out of balance
fuel pipes heavily corroded
o/s/f wheel started to bind
parking brake efficiency poor 17%
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all brake pipes heavily corroded
both front brake hoses heavily perished nearly through to inner cords
both front link pin dust covers split
both rear axle bushes heavily split
both rear coil springs corroding
front brakes out of balance
fuel pipes heavily corroded
o/s/f wheel started to bind
parking brake efficiency poor 17%
all brake + fuel pipes heavily corroded
both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished nearly through to inner cords
both front link pin dust covers split
o/s/f wheel binding
play in both track rod ends on limit
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all brake + fuel pipes heavily corroded
both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished nearly through to inner cords
both front link pin dust covers split
o/s/f wheel binding
play in both track rod ends on limit
all brake pipes corroding
both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished
corrosion not through all skins inner + outer sills + floor pans
fuel pipes corroding
n/s/f link pin dust cover split
poor image both headlights
both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished
corrosion not through all skins inner + outer sills + floor pans + all inner wheel arches
front to rear brake pipe corroding + all rear brake pipes + front brake pipes started to corrode
fuel pipes heavily corroded
n/s/f link pin dust cover split
n/s/f tyre close to limit
nail in n/s/r tyre
o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + on limit
all brake pipes heavily corroded
all fuel pipes heavily corroded
both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished
corrosion not through all skins inner + outer sills + rear floor pans
some play in n/s/f link pin
all rear brake pipes heavily corroded on limit
both front brake flexi hoses perishing
both front tyres going bald on inner edges + close to limit
corrosion not through all skins inner + outer sills + complete floor pans
exhaust front + middle sections corroding
fuel pipes corroding
lambda on limit
slight play in n/s outer track rod end
some play in n/s/f link pin
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
all rear brake pipes heavily corroded on limit
both front brake flexi hoses perishing
both front tyres going bald on inner edges + close to limit
corrosion not through all skins inner + outer sills + complete floor pans
exhaust front + middle sections corroding
fuel pipes corroding
lambda on limit
slight play in n/s outer track rod end
some play in n/s/f link pin
all brake pipes heavily corroded
all coil springs corroding
fuel pipes heavily corroded
all brake + fuel pipes corroding
corrosion not through all skins rear floor pans
engine oil leak
exhaust leaks front + rear sections
exhaust system corroding
front + rear suspension very soft
wiper blades smear
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
all brake pipes corroding
corrosion not through all skins both floor pans
fuel pipes corroding
all brake pipes on underside of vehicle corroding
metsl fuel pipes corroding
play in steering track rod linkages
[1] both front tyres low on both edges †[2] rear brake discs corroding †[3] rear number plate fadeing
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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M529 HGE is a 1995 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 M529 HGE, 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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M529 HGE is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 21 June 1995.
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