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M101 YYG

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,394 mi
Last recorded105,394 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM101 YYG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 105,394 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 102,511 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 99,855 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 99,855 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 99,834 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M101 YYG is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 M101 YYG, 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

How do I check the history of M101 YYG?

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What year was M101 YYG registered?

M101 YYG is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 5 May 1995.

Is M101 YYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M101 YYG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M101 YYG have outstanding finance?

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