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M573 YWT

1995 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,327 mi
Last recorded158,327 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM573 YWT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 158,327 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2017 158,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2016 157,559 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 157,559 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)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 156,687 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 156,687 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 155,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

There are signs of a fuel leak on fuel tank but was dry at time of test suspect fuel return pipe leaking

Fail 8 Aug 2014 155,134 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

There are signs of a fuel leak on fuel tank but was dry at time of test suspect fuel return pipe leaking

Pass 9 Aug 2013 153,534 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 151,341 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 149,456 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 149,456 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 147,870 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 146,637 miles

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

slight deteriation rear no plate.

Fail 14 Jul 2009 146,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

slight deteriation rear no plate.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 144,712 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 141,092 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 137,734 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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M573 YWT is a 1995 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M573 YWT, 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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M573 YWT is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 22 May 1995.

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