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M582 KOV

1995 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,622 mi
Last recorded133,622 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM582 KOV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 133,622 miles

Exhaust system detrioated

Fail 22 Apr 2013 133,615 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust system detrioated

Pass 26 Apr 2012 126,597 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in steering box

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 113,600 miles

All coil springs corroded

Pass 28 May 2009 108,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

corrosion on sills

Pass 12 May 2008 103,186 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 103,186 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 100,117 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 100,117 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 96,742 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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M582 KOV is a 1995 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M582 KOV, 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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What year was M582 KOV registered?

M582 KOV is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M582 KOV safe to buy?

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