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C13 GAG

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,733 mi
Last recorded97,733 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 GAG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 97,733 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 97,724 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 96,565 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2006 95,542 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 95,542 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C13 GAG is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C13 GAG, 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 C13 GAG registered?

C13 GAG is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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