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M798 GTN

1995 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,785 mi
Last recorded149,785 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM798 GTN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2009 149,785 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 147,696 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 139,695 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 132,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsr tyre has split in sidewall on inside(manufacturing defect not damage)

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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M798 GTN is a 1995 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M798 GTN, 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 M798 GTN registered?

M798 GTN is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M798 GTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M798 GTN shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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