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M709 WFV

1995 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,656 mi
Last recorded154,656 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM709 WFV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 154,656 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Aug 2017 154,145 miles

corrosion at front sill edges covers fitted

creak from steering

r fuel pipes coroded

Fail 29 Aug 2017 154,145 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion at front sill edges covers fitted

creak from steering

r fuel pipes coroded

Pass 8 Sep 2016 153,403 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion in sills covered by sill covers

Fail 8 Sep 2016 153,403 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion in sills covered by sill covers

Pass 24 Sep 2015 151,719 miles

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

Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2015 151,719 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 148,392 miles

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

r fuel pipes croded

Fail 5 Nov 2014 148,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

r fuel pipes croded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 144,863 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 137,487 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 137,487 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 134,704 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 134,704 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 131,908 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 124,523 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 115,868 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 108,972 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 101,535 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 101,535 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front number plate cracked

front wheels and tyres different from rears and rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside wiper poor

slight play in lower steering column bush

Pass 24 Oct 2005 92,428 miles

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

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)

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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M709 WFV is a 1995 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M709 WFV, 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 M709 WFV registered?

M709 WFV is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 1995.

Is M709 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M709 WFV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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