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M604 APU

1995 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,394 mi
Last recorded115,394 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM604 APU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 115,394 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 144,358 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 114,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork steering idler (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 114,027 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2017 114,027 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2011
Fail 16 May 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2010

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 28 Apr 2010

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 28 Apr 2009 139,189 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 139,392 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2008

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s handbrake performance reading slightly low

Pass 11 Apr 2007

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 121,513 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 121,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

rear pads getting low

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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M604 APU is a 1995 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M604 APU, 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 M604 APU registered?

M604 APU is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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