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M550 AJC

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

153,893 mi
Last recorded153,893 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM550 AJC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2011 153,893 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2011 153,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 149,406 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2010 149,402 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2009 144,865 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 138,793 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2008 138,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 134,303 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 134,298 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 124,983 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 124,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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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M550 AJC is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M550 AJC, 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 M550 AJC registered?

M550 AJC is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 26 January 1995.

Is M550 AJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M550 AJC shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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