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A4 XKL

1994 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,595 mi
Last recorded143,595 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 XKL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 143,595 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 143,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2013 138,586 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 133,618 miles

both front flexy hoses perished

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 8 Sep 2011 128,523 miles

rear fuel pipe slightly damp but no sign of it leaking at the time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2010 124,217 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 83,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 124,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise front discs

advise rear discs

Pass 24 Aug 2009 117,022 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 110,400 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 103,698 miles

radiator leaking and engine overheating

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 6 Jul 2006 96,373 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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A4 XKL is a 1994 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A4 XKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A4 XKL registered?

A4 XKL is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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