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M550 VMJ

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

248,951 mi
Last recorded248,951 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM550 VMJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 248,951 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member /radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff casing badly corrode and showing signs of dampness /oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 248,949 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middle rubber mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member /radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff casing badly corrode and showing signs of dampness /oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 241,369 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Front cross member radiator support corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 241,365 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs pitted

Front cross member radiator support corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs badly pitted

ex heat shield loose

Pass 17 May 2017 235,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of front cross member has hole caused by corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in both front strut top mounts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2017 235,134 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)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of front cross member has hole caused by corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in both front strut top mounts

Slight leak from front section of exhaust

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 224,831 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Front number plate damaged

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front shockers (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sills around area of front jacking points (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan close to front jacking points (6.1.A.1)

gaiters on rear axle rose joints cracked

Fail 26 Apr 2016 224,831 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar links and D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower cross member has large hole due to corrosion

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill/jacking point area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill/jacking point area (6.1.B.2)

gaiters on rear axle rose joints cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2015 212,714 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 212,711 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front no plate cracked

nearside rear light unit cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2014 199,371 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 199,371 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust heat sheild loose

front no plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn on outside

nearside headlamp lens cracked

nearside rear light unit cracked

offside rear tyre worn on inside

Pass 21 Mar 2013 189,295 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 189,295 miles

Centre Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no plate cracked

heat sheild loose

nearside front headlamp cracked but not affecting beam image

noise from offside rear wheel when rotated

rear brake discs pitted on insides

slight play in nearside steering idler bushes

Pass 6 Mar 2012 180,540 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 180,540 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear discs pitted and worn

exhaust heat sheilds loose

front no plate cracked

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inside

Pass 18 Feb 2011 170,368 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 170,365 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs pitted/worn

front no plate cracked

heat sheild loose

Pass 20 Feb 2010 155,863 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 155,863 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

boot lock button sticking

engine very noisey

rear heat shield loose

rear sub-frame mountings split

Pass 10 Feb 2009 142,104 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 142,104 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 131,487 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 131,487 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 123,334 miles

front exhaust heat shield rattling

front number plate is cracked

oil leak

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

slight play in nearside front top strut mount

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 VMJ is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 VMJ, 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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M550 VMJ is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 5 May 1995.

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