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M617 MYH

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

190,387 mi
Last recorded190,387 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM617 MYH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 190,387 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 170,077 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 160,610 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 160,117 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 153,776 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 147,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front shock absorber worn

Pass 25 Feb 2011 140,100 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 134,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2009 124,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

unable to see condition of brake pads

Pass 1 Mar 2008 114,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

unable to check condition of brake pads

Pass 3 Mar 2007 105,821 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

near side rear seat belt not checked owing to child seat fitted

slight play in off side lower anti roll bar link

Pass 8 Mar 2006 97,509 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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M617 MYH is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue 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 M617 MYH, 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 M617 MYH registered?

M617 MYH is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 21 April 1995.

Is M617 MYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M617 MYH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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