MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,416 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all tyres cracking on tread/walls
boot rear panel holed
brake pipes rusty at rear
dash display pixellated
front discs rusty
fuel pipes very rusty
inspection/oil lamps on
nsr tyre near legal limit
slight play nsf arb link
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
all tyres cracking on tread/walls
boot rear panel holed
brake pipes rusty at rear
dash display pixellated
front discs rusty
fuel pipes very rusty
inspection/oil lamps on
nsr tyre near legal limit
rear pads look low
slight play nsf arb link
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
play in nsf drop link, fuel pipes corroding,tread low on rear tyres,exhaust rattle
play innsf drop link
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M597 MOJ is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 M597 MOJ, 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 M597 MOJ registered?
M597 MOJ is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 1995.
Is M597 MOJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for M597 MOJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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