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M597 MOJ

1995 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,416 mi
Last recorded115,416 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM597 MOJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 115,416 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 115,416 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 111,683 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 111,683 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 107,038 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 104,489 miles

play in nsf drop link, fuel pipes corroding,tread low on rear tyres,exhaust rattle

Pass 9 May 2006 101,575 miles

play innsf drop link

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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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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