1995 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · M231 HNH
1995 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17/02/1995. Recorded mileage 150,180 miles. MOT valid until 20/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,180 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
M231 HNH Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 150,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M231 HNH Mileage History
- 27/09/200757,281 mi
- 29/09/200866,647 mi+9,366 mi
- 23/09/200972,633 mi+5,986 mi
- 24/09/200972,725 mi+92 mi
- 30/09/201080,450 mi+7,725 mi
- 01/10/201080,451 mi+1 mi
- 26/09/201186,242 mi+5,791 mi
- 24/01/201287,509 mi+1,267 mi
- 24/01/201287,510 mi+1 mi
- 01/10/201290,977 mi+3,467 mi
- 01/10/201396,755 mi+5,778 mi
- 03/10/201396,755 mi
- 25/09/2014102,523 mi+5,768 mi
- 25/09/2014102,529 mi+6 mi
- 22/09/2015110,143 mi+7,614 mi
- 23/09/2015110,148 mi+5 mi
- 29/09/2016115,251 mi+5,103 mi
- 15/09/2017119,323 mi+4,072 mi
- 16/09/2017119,324 mi+1 mi
- 02/10/2018123,925 mi+4,601 mi
- 05/10/2018123,927 mi+2 mi
- 03/10/2019127,944 mi+4,017 mi
- 04/10/2019127,946 mi+2 mi
- 22/09/2020130,735 mi+2,789 mi
- 02/10/2020130,736 mi+1 mi
- 13/10/2021133,288 mi+2,552 mi
- 11/10/2022136,324 mi+3,036 mi
- 13/10/2022136,324 mi
- 28/10/2023139,214 mi+2,890 mi
- 15/01/2025139,949 mi+735 mi
- 21/01/2026150,180 mi+10,231 mi
Average of roughly 5,071 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
M231 HNH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 520 (M231 HNH) between September 2007 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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