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M714 XCK

1995 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM714 XCK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012
Pass 28 Apr 2011 169,129 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 150,673 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 132,010 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 132,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 115,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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M714 XCK is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M714 XCK, 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 M714 XCK registered?

M714 XCK is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 23 June 1995.

Is M714 XCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M714 XCK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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