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M643 DGC

1995 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,049 mi
Last recorded175,049 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM643 DGC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 175,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 166,742 miles

n/s/f tyre whereing outside edge

Fail 7 Feb 2012 166,742 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre whereing outside edge

Pass 14 Dec 2010 158,652 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 158,650 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 152,758 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 152,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 146,591 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 139,700 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 132,717 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 132,714 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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M643 DGC is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M643 DGC, 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 M643 DGC registered?

M643 DGC is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 16 February 1995.

Is M643 DGC safe to buy?

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