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M906 MYK

1995 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,291 mi
Last recorded102,291 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM906 MYK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2013 102,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pipes corroding

front bottom ball joint gaitors perishing

front springs corroding

fuel pipes corroding

rear no plate fadding

small cuts in both rear tyres but not down to ply or cords

Pass 24 Oct 2013 102,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipes corroding

front bottom ball joint gaitors perishing

front springs corroding

fuel pipes corroding

rear no plate fadding

small cuts in both rear tyres but not down to ply or cords

Pass 25 Oct 2012 100,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

all fuel pipes slightly corroded

side sills fitted unable to fully inspect for corrosion

small cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2011 97,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 97,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 95,389 miles

rear splitter to o/s/r flexi brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2009 91,743 miles

handbrake performance has slight inbalance

Pass 12 May 2008 90,010 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 90,010 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 86,498 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 81,702 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M906 MYK is a 1995 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M906 MYK, 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 M906 MYK registered?

M906 MYK is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 16 May 1995.

Is M906 MYK safe to buy?

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