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M737 FGF

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,167 mi
Last recorded169,167 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM737 FGF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 169,167 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 169,167 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 166,923 miles

Rear box corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2020 166,680 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear box corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 163,000 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 162,950 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 157,172 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 157,246 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 23 May 2017 152,352 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 105,264 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 147,306 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2014 145,248 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2013 143,250 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 140,636 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 138,554 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 135,335 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 129,666 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 129,401 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 125,678 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 122,692 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 122,692 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M737 FGF is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M737 FGF, 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 M737 FGF registered?

M737 FGF is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is M737 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M737 FGF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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