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M970 DAE

1995 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,048 mi
Last recorded183,048 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM970 DAE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 183,048 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 178,625 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 171,352 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 171,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 169,612 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 160,055 miles

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

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

slight wear steering box

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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M970 DAE is a 1995 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M970 DAE, 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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M970 DAE is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 13 January 1995.

Is M970 DAE safe to buy?

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