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M841 TOE

1995 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,085 mi
Last recorded178,085 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM841 TOE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 178,085 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 178,085 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 169,059 miles

front steering component has play in joint concealed by gaiter

Fail 31 Dec 2009 169,050 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front steering component has play in joint concealed by gaiter

Pass 2 Jan 2009 158,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 14 Dec 2007 149,821 miles

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)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 139,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 132,889 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres 2mm on edges rear near side tyre2mm on edges

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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M841 TOE is a 1995 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M841 TOE, 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 M841 TOE registered?

M841 TOE is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M841 TOE safe to buy?

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