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M643 KPG

1995 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,107 mi
Last recorded126,107 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM643 KPG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 126,107 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 126,098 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 122,768 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 121,903 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2022 121,903 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2009 117,161 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 117,002 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 109,750 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 103,886 miles

N/S REAR TYRE INNER EDGE WEARING LOW

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 103,886 miles

N/S REAR TYRE INNER EDGE WEARING LOW

Pass 8 Mar 2006 98,663 miles

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 KPG is a 1995 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,000cc 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 KPG, 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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M643 KPG is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 17 May 1995.

Is M643 KPG safe to buy?

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