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M105 LPD

1995 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,673 mi
Last recorded144,673 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM105 LPD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 144,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010
Fail 15 Dec 2010

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE.

P/S BOX DAMP.

UNABLE TO REAR DIGITAL TOTAL MILEAGE DISPLAY.

Pass 22 Dec 2009
Fail 21 Dec 2009

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Dec 2008

STEERING BOX DAMP.

WEAR IN STEERING IDLER.

Fail 23 Dec 2008

STEERING BOX DAMP.

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

WEAR IN STEERING IDLER.

Pass 17 Dec 2007

MILEAGE DISPLAY NOT READABLE.

P/S BOX DAMP WITH OIL.

REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING BUSHES SPLITTING.

Fail 17 Dec 2007

MILEAGE DISPLAY NOT READABLE.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

P/S BOX DAMP WITH OIL.

REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING BUSHES SPLITTING.

Pass 11 Dec 2006

TOTAL MILEAGE DISPLAY NOT READABLE.

Pass 16 Dec 2005 124,016 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 124,016 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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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M105 LPD is a 1995 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M105 LPD, 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 M105 LPD registered?

M105 LPD is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 6 March 1995.

Is M105 LPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M105 LPD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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