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M295 YWB

1994 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM295 YWB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2021

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019

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

slight corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

Pass 14 Aug 2015 136,726 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 134,725 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 132,693 miles

brake pad wear light on

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 132,693 miles

brake pad wear light on

Pass 22 Mar 2010 127,132 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 123,431 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 123,257 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 119,000 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 113,967 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 113,967 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 108,073 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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M295 YWB is a 1994 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1994 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 129,120 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 M295 YWB, 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 32 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M295 YWB registered?

M295 YWB is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 28 November 1994.

Is M295 YWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M295 YWB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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