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M958 WCE

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,637 mi
Last recorded112,637 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM958 WCE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 112,637 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2011 112,637 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 109,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 105,107 miles

Fuel pipes corroded rear ends

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 105,107 miles

Fuel pipes corroded rear ends

Pass 14 Aug 2008 98,438 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 98,438 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 91,939 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 91,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 86,899 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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M958 WCE 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 M958 WCE, 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 M958 WCE registered?

M958 WCE is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 1995.

Is M958 WCE safe to buy?

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