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M545 TNF

1995 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,384 mi
Last recorded150,384 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM545 TNF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 150,384 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 103,266 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 103,266 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 175,911 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 168,672 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside inner head lamp showing pin hole

odometer reading not showing clear second didget

Fail 17 Jul 2007 168,659 miles

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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside inner head lamp glass pin hold.

odometer reading not showing clear second didget [6].

Pass 30 Jun 2006 140,591 miles

Engine and gearbox oil elaks †Spiggot shaft bearing/clutch release bearing noisy †Slight wear and corrosion to rear discs

Slight play in steering knuckles joints and bushes †Slight play in suspension bushes †Both front tyres wearng on inner edges and cracking in sidewalls and tread

Surafec corrosion to various brake pipes †Cracking and perishing to rear suspension bushes †Surface corrosion to coil springs †Heavy corrosion to fuel pipes †

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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M545 TNF is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M545 TNF, 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 M545 TNF registered?

M545 TNF is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M545 TNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M545 TNF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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