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J20 ESA

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 ESA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022
Pass 1 Dec 2021 115,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 104,171 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 101,649 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 101,649 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 91,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 86,435 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 May 2014 82,962 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 76,724 miles

Oil leak

front wiper blades slightly worn.

Fail 12 Jun 2013 76,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

front wiper blades slightly worn.

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 71,741 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 May 2012

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

middle exhaust rubber mount broken.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 66,482 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2008 66,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2007 56,110 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 56,109 miles

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

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

fuel pipes under vehicle(n/s) corroded

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge(just acceptable)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in steering box

steering box moist/ oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2006 48,796 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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J20 ESA is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J20 ESA, 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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J20 ESA is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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