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M629 KRY

1995 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,056 mi
Last recorded175,056 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM629 KRY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 175,056 miles

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

exhaust centre rear box casing is slightly corroded but not blowing

Fail 10 Apr 2012 175,043 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust centre rear box casing is slightly corroded but not blowing

Pass 7 Apr 2011 170,152 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 167,145 miles

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

oxygen sensor slow switching.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 162,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 157,346 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 157,344 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 149,938 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 149,938 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brakes

steering column

various fuel pipes

nearside rear tyre

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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M629 KRY is a 1995 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M629 KRY, 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 M629 KRY registered?

M629 KRY is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 1995.

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