1995 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · M570 CBY
1995 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10/04/1995. Recorded mileage 106,837 miles. MOT valid until 16/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,837 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
M570 CBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 106,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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M570 CBY Mileage History
- 02/10/2023104,020 mi
- 09/10/2024106,736 mi+2,716 mi
- 05/12/2024106,784 mi+48 mi
- 11/08/2026106,816 mi+32 mi
- 18/09/2026106,837 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 951 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M570 CBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 520 (M570 CBY) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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