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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
engine coolant leak from rubber hose behind inlet manifold
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M981 DAE is a 1995 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 M981 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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What year was M981 DAE registered?
M981 DAE is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 30 January 1995.
Is M981 DAE safe to buy?
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