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M924 LYX

1995 BMW 520

Beige Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,185 mi
Last recorded137,185 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM924 LYX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 137,185 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

moderate corrosion to rear brake pipes

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover boot split

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight play in lower steering column bush

small stone chip to screen

Fail 29 Mar 2010 137,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

moderate corrosion to rear brake pipes

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover boot split

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight play in lower steering column bush

Pass 27 Aug 2008 134,814 miles

hand brake level nearing end of reserve travel

slight sidewall damage to n/s/r tyre

surface corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes

surface corrosion to rear fuel pipes

v/slight play in lower steering column

Pass 29 Mar 2007 125,666 miles

both rear tyres nearing wear bars

heavy corrosion to back box exhaust [not yet blowing]

heavy perishing to centre exhaust rubber mount

moderate perishing to n/s/r and o/s/r outer beam bushes

slight corrosion startin g to appear around rear fuel and brake pipes

slight damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

v/slight manifold blow

v/slight play in lower steering column bush

Pass 5 May 2006 115,229 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 115,216 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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M924 LYX is a 1995 BMW 520 in Beige with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M924 LYX, 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 M924 LYX registered?

M924 LYX is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 4 January 1995.

Is M924 LYX safe to buy?

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