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1510 VB

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,181 mi
Last recorded153,181 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1510 VB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 153,181 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 151,142 miles

fuel pipes have corrosion

rear brake pipe sections have corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2012 150,642 miles

fuel pipes have corrosion at rear

rear brake pipe sections have corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2011 150,538 miles

front and rear brake disc's slightly worn

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake pipes section have slight surface corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2010 144,813 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 144,813 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 144,780 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

all four brake discs corroding due to inactivity.fuel breather pipe around tank corroding.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 144,780 miles

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

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

all four brake discs corroding due to inactivity.fuel breather pipe around tank corroding.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 143,103 miles

fuel and breather pipes corroding at rear of vehicle.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 140,956 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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1510 VB is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 1510 VB, 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 1510 VB registered?

1510 VB is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 26 August 1995.

Is 1510 VB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1510 VB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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