1995 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · M604 APU
1995 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1995. Recorded mileage 115,394 miles. MOT valid until 05/04/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 1991cc
M604 APU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 115,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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M604 APU Mileage History
- 01/04/2025114,356 mi
- 07/04/2025144,358 mi+30,002 mi
- 13/03/2026115,394 mi-28,964 mi
Average of roughly 1,096 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M604 APU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 520 (M604 APU) between April 2025 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork steering idler (2.1.2 (a) ”; “Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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