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M596 WSG

1995 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,866 mi
Last recorded138,866 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM596 WSG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 138,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 16 Feb 2015 130,771 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to inner front sill's

emission's poor, co fast idle and lambda

front tyre's worn on inner and outer edges

grease to rear brake pipe's

inner front brake pad's look low

Pass 10 Feb 2014 121,097 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside rear tyre low on tread (bald on inner edge)

offside rear tyre is low on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2013 114,392 miles

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

both front inner/outer sills corroded and holed but not 30cm of any load bearing point

both headlight aims on lower limits, wont adjust

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

brake fluid low

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre cut outer sidewall

slight play in steering box idler arm

wiperblades poor

Pass 25 Feb 2012 106,104 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 106,103 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 100,219 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 93,162 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 79,740 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2008 79,628 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 77,084 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 74,964 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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M596 WSG is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 M596 WSG, 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 M596 WSG registered?

M596 WSG is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is M596 WSG safe to buy?

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