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ExpiredMileage
99,825 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both front shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect
front steering idler arm play felt on both sides
offside front brake hose cracking
offside front lower trailing suspension arm bush deteriorating
offside rear lamp cracked
oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect
front steering idler arm play felt on both sides
offside front brake hose cracking
offside front lower trailing suspension arm bush deteriorating
offside front tyre puncture
offside rear lamp cracked
oil leak
both front link bar gaitors split
both registration plates deteriorated
nearside front shock absorber leaking
offside front lower trailing arm bush deteriorating - ball joint facing down
original nearside rear tyre completely flat and not holding air - swapped with spare wheel which is incorrect size - the correct size for the flat tyre is 225/60/15
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front link bar gaitors split
both registration plates deteriorated
nearside front shock absorber leaking
offside front lower trailing arm bush deteriorating - ball joint facing down
original nearside rear tyre completely flat and not holding air - swapped with spare wheel which is incorrect size - the correct size for the flat tyre is 225/60/15
Hazard Switcn Sticky
O/S/F Link Bar Gattor Split
Both front antiroll bar linkage ball joint gaitors split - offside link has play in a ball joint
Both front shock absorbers weak
Front and rear registration plates cracked
Hazard Switch Faulty
Nearside rear tyre wearing low
Offside rear tyre outer wall cracked and treads wearing low
Steering box play both sides front
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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)
both no plates damaged
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M881 DOY is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 M881 DOY, 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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M881 DOY is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 6 March 1995.
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