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M103 MYM

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

205,860 mi
Last recorded205,860 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM103 MYM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 205,860 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTING BROKEN

Fail 25 Sep 2009 189,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear fuel pipes very corroded

slight oil leak from gearbox and engine

Pass 25 Sep 2009 189,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear fuel pipes very corroded

slight oil leak from gearbox and engine

Pass 9 Sep 2008 177,576 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both outer washer jets poor

n/s sun visor will not stow up

n/s wiper spindle movement

o/s parking brake not as efficient as n/s

o/s/f door check stap pin missing

o/s/f indicator amber faded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

stone damage screen

Pass 5 Sep 2007 167,453 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

poor washer aims

Fail 15 Sep 2006 153,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 153,254 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 153,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 tyre treads wearing inner edges

o/s parking brake not as efficient as n/s

poor washer operation

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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M103 MYM is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M103 MYM, 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 M103 MYM registered?

M103 MYM is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 22 June 1995.

Is M103 MYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M103 MYM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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