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M663 OEL

1995 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,227 mi
Last recorded125,227 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM663 OEL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 125,227 miles

rear tyres very low

Pass 29 May 2012 118,884 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 111,262 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 102,720 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 May 2010 102,720 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 91,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 85,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 82,749 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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M663 OEL is a 1995 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M663 OEL, 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 M663 OEL registered?

M663 OEL is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M663 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M663 OEL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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