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M539 YHF

1995 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,660 mi
Last recorded137,660 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM539 YHF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 137,660 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 135,753 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 129,739 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 126,781 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 126,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 May 2007 122,535 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 117,643 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 117,643 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

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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M539 YHF is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M539 YHF, 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 M539 YHF registered?

M539 YHF is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 24 April 1995.

Is M539 YHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M539 YHF shows 8 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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