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M858 CVG

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM858 CVG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016
Fail 12 Jul 2016

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 99,843 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 99,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 98,258 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 98,258 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 96,781 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 93,600 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 93,600 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 92,994 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 88,654 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 84,452 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 81,689 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 77,357 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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M858 CVG is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M858 CVG, 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 M858 CVG registered?

M858 CVG is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 14 June 1995.

Is M858 CVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M858 CVG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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