1995 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · M923 LYX
1995 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1995. Recorded mileage 159,210 miles. MOT expired on 04 Dec 2016.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Dec 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Oct 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,210 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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M923 LYX Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2015
- 159,210 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M923 LYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 520 (M923 LYX) between October 2006 and November 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 November 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
M923 LYX Mileage History
- 09/10/200682,118 mi
- 11/10/200792,424 mi+10,306 mi
- 06/10/2008104,674 mi+12,250 mi
- 03/10/2009116,548 mi+11,874 mi
- 04/10/2010126,783 mi+10,235 mi
- 10/10/2011136,394 mi+9,611 mi
- 11/10/2011136,394 mi
- 02/10/2012142,431 mi+6,037 mi
- 04/10/2013150,840 mi+8,409 mi
- 05/12/2014155,046 mi+4,206 mi
- 05/12/2014155,046 mi
- 09/11/2015159,210 mi+4,164 mi
Average of roughly 8,486 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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