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M642 UUP

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,961 mi
Last recorded111,961 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM642 UUP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 111,961 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 107,832 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s & n/s rear tyres low

Fail 5 Aug 2010 107,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s & n/s rear tyres low

Pass 7 Aug 2009 100,492 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 97,414 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 93,500 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 93,500 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2006 90,594 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 88,732 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 88,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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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M642 UUP is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M642 UUP, 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 M642 UUP registered?

M642 UUP is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 5 April 1995.

Is M642 UUP safe to buy?

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