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M637 DEW

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

90,072 mi
Last recorded90,072 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM637 DEW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 90,072 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 90,072 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 88,503 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 87,488 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 86,762 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 85,843 miles

Under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 21 Oct 2020 84,906 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 83,823 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 62,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 62,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 80,842 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 78,761 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Near side front shock soft

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 76,717 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 74,496 miles

Near side front shock soft

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 72,361 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 72,352 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 70,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 70,140 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 67,754 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 65,396 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 62,957 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 60,793 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2007 59,731 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 59,106 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 58,576 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 58,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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M637 DEW is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 M637 DEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M637 DEW registered?

M637 DEW is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M637 DEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M637 DEW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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