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M937 URB

1995 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

211,392 mi
Last recorded211,392 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM937 URB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 211,392 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 211,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 206,823 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 202,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 198,446 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 195,250 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 192,467 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 192,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 189,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 185,500 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 182,585 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 179,427 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 179,427 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 175,915 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 171,869 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 167,730 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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M937 URB is a 1995 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M937 URB, 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 M937 URB registered?

M937 URB is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 May 1995.

Is M937 URB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M937 URB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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