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M993 SJM

1995 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

159,676 mi
Last recorded159,676 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM993 SJM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 159,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 157,573 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Aug 2024 157,573 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 157,345 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All around (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 150,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front/rear suspension corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front /rear suspension corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2021 150,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2020 146,610 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt buckel stiff but still works

Fail 25 Jan 2020 146,610 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt buckel stiff but still works

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 143,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 141,471 miles

all coil springs corroded

exhaust mounts deteriated

fuel pipes corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 136,460 miles

centre exhaust rubber split

covers fitted to outersills

front and rear coil springs corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

rear exhaust box and rear metal mounting bracket broken

Fail 30 Apr 2016 136,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Centre exhaust rubber mounting broke

Oil leaks

Rear exhaust box poor and rear metal mounting broke

Pass 16 May 2015 132,844 miles

centre exhaust mounting rubber broken but exhaust secure at time of test.

engine oil leaks.

fuel pipes corroded.

rear exhaust in poor condition.

slight play in steering system.

very slight play in lower ball joint.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 129,476 miles

both sides rear axle bushes worn

rear exhaust corroded and rear bracket corrodedbut exhaust secured

Pass 30 Apr 2013 126,007 miles

metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2013 125,977 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 122,136 miles

dampness around gearbox

fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 10 May 2012 122,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

dampness around gearbox

fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 May 2011 116,949 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 112,931 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2009 112,095 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 111,465 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear no plate delaminating

slight gearbox oil leak from output shaft

propshaft doughnut gone soft and breaking up due to oil contamination

Fail 14 May 2008 111,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear no plate delaminating

slight gearbox oil leak from output shaft

propshaft doughnut gone soft and breaking up due to oil contamination

Pass 21 May 2007 109,744 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air con belt cracking, fanbelt breaking up

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 May 2006 102,896 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox oil leak

metal fuel pipe to tank corroded

Fail 18 May 2006 102,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox oil leak

metal fuel pipe to tank corroded

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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M993 SJM is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 M993 SJM, 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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M993 SJM is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 20 March 1995.

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