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C18 OON

1994 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,386 mi
Last recorded180,386 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 OON
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 180,386 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 180,386 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 177,620 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 177,608 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 171,998 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 171,693 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 167,461 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 167,457 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 159,267 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 159,267 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 151,300 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 149,159 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 141,811 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 141,811 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 130,964 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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C18 OON is a 1994 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C18 OON, 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 C18 OON registered?

C18 OON is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is C18 OON safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 OON shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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