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A14 SVH

1994 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

184,119 mi
Last recorded184,119 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 SVH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 184,119 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 184,099 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 184,037 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 183,788 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 183,251 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 182,374 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 181,424 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 181,058 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 181,058 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 178,975 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 175,997 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 169,291 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 160,955 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 152,700 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 147,105 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 147,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 142,461 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

brake pipes slightly corroded

front and rear brake discs pitted

near side front tyre side wall damaged

near side hand brake req att

oil level on minimum

rear lamps dull

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2011

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

brake pipes slightly corroded

front and rear brake discs pitted

near side front tyre side wall damaged

near side hand brake req att

oil level on minimum

rear lamps dull

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2010 133,821 miles

rear exhaust mounting req att

Fail 23 Jun 2010 133,821 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust mounting req att

Pass 10 Jun 2009 126,263 miles

4 hub caps fitted

covers fitted to outer sills

number plates taped on illegal plates

Fail 29 Apr 2009 126,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

4 hub caps fitted

number plates taped on illegal plates

Pass 15 May 2008 115,013 miles

nearside front bottom ball joint worn/rubber split

offside front anti roll bar drop link worn

Fail 6 May 2008 114,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front bottom ball joint worn/rubber split

offside front anti roll bar drop link worn

Pass 2 May 2007 108,934 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 108,934 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 May 2006 105,163 miles

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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A14 SVH is a 1994 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1994 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 129,120 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 A14 SVH, 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 32 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A14 SVH is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 30 August 1994.

Is A14 SVH safe to buy?

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