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M838 UMP

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM838 UMP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2021

Front both sides jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020

Front both sides jacking point area slightly damage

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

mileage not readable

Pass 7 Jun 2019

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear both sides jacking point sill slightly corroded

mileage not readable

Fail 6 Jun 2019

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear both sides jacking point sill slightly corroded

mileage not readable

Pass 12 Jun 2017

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both sides plastic covered sills not allowing fully inspection on prescribe area

Fail 13 Feb 2017

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

fuel flap missing

plastic sill covers fitted, unable to inspect sill/body condition

Pass 14 Feb 2015 143,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

petrol flap missing

Pass 18 Feb 2014 129,542 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013

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

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 3 Jan 2012 94,168 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 98,760 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 92,370 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 86,065 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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M838 UMP is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M838 UMP, 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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M838 UMP is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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