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M615 EPN

1995 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM615 EPN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2021

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Possible play in steering components

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play SUGGEST REPLACE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Suggest replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Suggest replace (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Suggest replace (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various front suspension bushes worn

Pass 18 Jul 2018

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017

Offside front tyre badly perished and small lump in sidewall

Residue around front shock absorbers - also weak

Pass 2 Aug 2016

Emissions fluctuating

Exhaust mounting rubbers broken - system still supported

Front and rear suspension bushes weak but excessive play not detected

Rear exhaust box damaged and corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015

front number plate slight loose

front tyres perishing

rear anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2014

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

exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

exhaust system corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2013
Pass 18 Jul 2012 78,308 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

auxilary drive belt perished

Pass 13 Jul 2011
Pass 4 Aug 2010 71,390 miles

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

exhaust rear box rusty

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2009 70,269 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 70,269 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 68,867 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2007 67,809 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 66,503 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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M615 EPN is a 1995 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M615 EPN, 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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M615 EPN is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 10 April 1995.

Is M615 EPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M615 EPN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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