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E4 PVN

1994 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,052 mi
Last recorded93,052 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 PVN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 93,052 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 91,649 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 89,497 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 86,563 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 84,243 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 83,606 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 83,099 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 83,097 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 81,912 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 81,907 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 80,588 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 80,571 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 80,567 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 79,465 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 78,014 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 76,531 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 74,466 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 74,466 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 73,436 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 68,616 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 63,023 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 56,976 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 49,442 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 49,442 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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E4 PVN is a 1994 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E4 PVN, 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 E4 PVN registered?

E4 PVN is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is E4 PVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 PVN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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