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M909 NEE

1995 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,349 mi
Last recorded151,349 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM909 NEE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2016 151,349 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear inner sill areas slight corrosion vision obscured by plastic sill covers (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 150,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner under sill and sill adjacent rear frame mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill/ floor adjacent rear frame mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 150,671 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 150,495 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour worrg bulb (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour worry bulb (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 143,231 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering arm slight play

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 137,783 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 131,317 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 124,705 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 116,294 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 107,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 102,108 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 95,118 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 86,293 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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M909 NEE is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M909 NEE, 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 M909 NEE registered?

M909 NEE is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 22 May 1995.

Is M909 NEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M909 NEE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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