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M63 WSP

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,316 mi
Last recorded81,316 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM63 WSP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 81,316 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 79,283 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre fuel pipe rubber hose connector perished / cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2023 76,748 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres very slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 73,001 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 69,971 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded centre / rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMIT ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion to front and rear subframes and various front and rear suspension components

nearside front outer sill corroded sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

offside front outer sill corroded sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2020 67,860 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside / offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside / offside to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside / offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside / offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion to front and rear subframes and various front and rear suspension components

fuel pipes corroded centre / rear

Fail 20 Oct 2020 67,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside / offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside / offside to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside / offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside / offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion to front and rear subframes and various front and rear suspension components

fuel pipes corroded centre / rear

Pass 8 May 2019 64,276 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside / offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside / offside to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside / offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside / offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to front and rear subframes and various front / rear suspension components

fuel pipes corroded centre / rear

Pass 17 May 2018 62,706 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside / offside (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded centre / rear ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside / offside (3.6.B.4e)

nearside / offside front tyres worn on inner edges

various front / rear suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 61,452 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside / offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside / offside (3.6.B.4e)

nearside / offside front tyres worn on inner edges

various front / rear suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 60,020 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

n/s o/s front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

various front / rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 59,352 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

various front / rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 7 May 2015 59,345 miles

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

various front / rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 57,922 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2013 57,116 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 55,210 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 54,215 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 52,917 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 51,868 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear reg plate cracked + deteriorating

Pass 22 May 2008 50,402 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 May 2007 49,160 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 47,061 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M63 WSP is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M63 WSP, 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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M63 WSP is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 20 January 1995.

Is M63 WSP safe to buy?

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