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G6 SDN

1994 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,557 mi
Last recorded119,557 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 SDN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 119,557 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 119,189 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 118,204 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 114,867 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 10 Sep 2016 114,858 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 107,130 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 106,374 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 106,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 94,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under chassis & floor of vehicle has been heavily coated with sealants unable to assess rust/corrosion. o/s & n/s floor weakened.

Pass 12 May 2012 93,481 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 93,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Upper 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 Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 May 2011 91,316 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre side wall cuts cords not showing

steering u/j damaged hamer mark very close to manifold exhaust

Fail 6 May 2011 91,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre side wall cuts cords not showing

steering u/j damaged hamer mark very close to manifold exhaust

Pass 26 Apr 2010 86,443 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 79,411 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 73,580 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 69,609 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 66,972 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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G6 SDN is a 1994 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G6 SDN, 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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G6 SDN is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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