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M108 OOJ

1995 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,471 mi
Last recorded186,471 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM108 OOJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 186,471 miles

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

advise both rear outer cv gaitors split

advise brake warning light on

Fail 18 Oct 2010 186,471 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

advise both rear outer cv gaitors split

advise brake warning light on

Pass 2 May 2009 176,082 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 163,286 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar linkage dust cover split no movement at time of test

Fail 11 Apr 2008 163,286 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f anti roll bar linkage dust cover split no movement at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2007 154,265 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 154,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 148,128 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 143,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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M108 OOJ is a 1995 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M108 OOJ, 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 M108 OOJ registered?

M108 OOJ is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 10 March 1995.

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The MOT history for M108 OOJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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