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M575 UJH

1995 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

221,614 mi
Last recorded221,614 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM575 UJH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 221,614 miles

Airbag Light staying on for 2min then going out.

both outer sills covered up with plastic, cant see to assess corrosion.

rear brake discs worn uneven.

rear exhaust box corroded/peeling.

wipers could do with replacement.

Pass 20 May 2016 212,560 miles

Airbag light staying on for 2min then going out.

both outer sills covered up with plastic, cant see to assess corrosion.

rear brake discs worn uneven.

rearbox corroded/peeling.

Fail 5 May 2016 212,545 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outersill by seatbelt mounting. (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside outer sills covered up in plastic. cant full see to inspect.

rear brake discs worn uneven.

rear exhaust box corroded/peeling.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 204,565 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2015 204,558 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2014 195,823 miles

front brake flexi hoses perishing.

front tyres cracking up and at 3mm.

rear tyres 2mm.

Fail 3 Apr 2014 195,816 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake flexi hoses perishing.

front tyres cracking up and at 3mm.

rear tyres 2mm.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 186,525 miles

both front tyres cracking up.

both rear tyres cracking up and worn low edges.

offside front tyre worn low edges.

offside rear nail in tread.

Fail 21 Feb 2013 186,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking up.

both rear tyres cracking up and worn low edges.

offside front tyre worn low edges.

offside rear nail in tread.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 174,460 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 169,264 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2011 169,254 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2008 166,454 miles

All brake pads look about half worn advise wheels off inspection next service.

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Fail 4 Jan 2008 162,007 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 162,007 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 158,493 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 155,970 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 155,970 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

front brakes imbalanced

front to rear metal fuel corroded

front tyres close to limit, wearing outer edges, advise steering geometry check/adjust

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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M575 UJH is a 1995 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M575 UJH, 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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M575 UJH is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 7 February 1995.

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