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M58 WWX

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,220 mi
Last recorded141,220 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM58 WWX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2009 141,220 miles

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 128,802 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 117,991 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 102,826 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 102,826 miles

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

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

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

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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M58 WWX is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M58 WWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M58 WWX?

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What year was M58 WWX registered?

M58 WWX is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 1995.

Is M58 WWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M58 WWX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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