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M722 WFA

1995 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,324 mi
Last recorded96,324 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM722 WFA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 96,324 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 95,254 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2012 94,213 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 92,616 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 92,616 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber broken

Pass 30 Mar 2010 90,852 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 90,845 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 89,427 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 88,386 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 85,943 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 85,943 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 84,640 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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M722 WFA is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M722 WFA, 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 M722 WFA registered?

M722 WFA is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M722 WFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M722 WFA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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