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M529 HGE

1995 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM529 HGE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016

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%

Fail 27 May 2016

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%

Pass 10 Jun 2015

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015

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

Pass 28 May 2014 126,293 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 122,867 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 119,892 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 116,010 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 116,006 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 110,384 miles

all brake pipes heavily corroded

all coil springs corroding

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2009 105,015 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 99,848 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 99,847 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 94,960 miles

all brake pipes on underside of vehicle corroding

metsl fuel pipes corroding

play in steering track rod linkages

Pass 30 May 2006 89,986 miles

[1] both front tyres low on both edges †[2] rear brake discs corroding †[3] rear number plate fadeing

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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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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