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M580 KUH

1995 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,113 mi
Last recorded148,113 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM580 KUH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 148,113 miles

both rear drop links worn

corrosion in various places

exhaust blowing

oil leak

rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 26 May 2011 148,113 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

both rear drop links worn

corrosion in various places

exhaust blowing

oil leak

rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 140,380 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

no plates starting to delaminate & dirty

Pass 22 Apr 2009 132,391 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

rear drop links worn

rear no plte deteriated

slight play in steering arms

Fail 22 Apr 2009 132,391 miles

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

slight play in steering arms

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

rear drop links worn

rear no plte deteriated

Pass 10 Apr 2008 125,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

sil covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2007 118,555 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 110,477 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 110,325 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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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M580 KUH is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M580 KUH, 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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M580 KUH is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 30 January 1995.

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