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M549 SJH

1995 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

149,732 mi
Last recorded149,732 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM549 SJH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 149,732 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside mirror damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2025 149,720 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside mirror damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 140,618 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 29 Mar 2023 140,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Dec 2021 133,528 miles

Offside mirror damaged

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills / wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 133,528 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside mirror damaged

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills / wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 123,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 122,889 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front outer sills by front jacking point corroded but not within perscribed area

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 122,195 miles

Nearside Front nearside outer sill by front jacking point corroded but not within perscribed area

Fail 27 Mar 2018 122,183 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)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on nearside front outer sill jacking point but not within perscribed area

Pass 11 May 2017 116,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 107,547 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear All rear suspension bushes and dust gaiters perished.

Fail 9 May 2016 107,547 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear All rear suspension bushes and dust gaiters perished.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 101,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 877,715 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 87,715 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 84,770 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 84,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 75,618 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 67,596 miles

all four tyre`s slightly perrished

slight corrosion to offside rear floor

Pass 21 Mar 2011 67,572 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 67,572 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 66,276 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 64,997 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 63,860 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 62,372 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 62,372 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 61,770 miles

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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M549 SJH is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 M549 SJH, 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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M549 SJH is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 1995.

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