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KKZ 3451

1994 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

212,967 mi
Last recorded212,967 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKZ 3451
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 212,967 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2013

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 209,393 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 209,391 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2011 206,741 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 206,740 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 206,734 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

vehicle over heated during cat test

Pass 13 May 2009 200,645 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 200,645 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2008 194,196 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 194,196 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 188,137 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 181,105 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 181,097 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipes corroded

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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KKZ 3451 is a 1994 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KKZ 3451, 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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What year was KKZ 3451 registered?

KKZ 3451 is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 24 October 1994.

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