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B7 UJA

1995 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

176,366 mi
Last recorded176,366 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 UJA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 176,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 173,603 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 173,427 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 170,038 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 158,821 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 154,303 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 147,793 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 136,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2018 136,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2017 130,028 miles

Nearside Front Inner Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken..

Offside Front Inner Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 130,001 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken..

Offside Front Inner Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 121,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise oil leaks

Fail 10 Mar 2016 121,846 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working fog light (1.1.A.3b)

advise oil leaks

Fail 2 Mar 2015 114,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

some play in nearside rear stabilser link bar

Pass 2 Mar 2015 114,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some play in nearside rear stabilser link bar

Pass 15 Apr 2014 113,483 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2013 112,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc,s pitted inner face

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2012 111,323 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Apr 2011 110,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 108,805 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame 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)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2009 107,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame 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)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Apr 2008 106,044 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 104,869 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 103,547 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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B7 UJA is a 1995 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 B7 UJA, 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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B7 UJA is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 1995.

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