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L253 HUL

1994 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,910 mi
Last recorded153,910 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL253 HUL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 153,910 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 May 2026 153,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 152,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 152,934 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 149,838 miles

Corrosion under side rear

Exhaust corroded and slight blow centre sections

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes O/s/f and N/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box and Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short link pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 149,822 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Central tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Central tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion under side rear

Exhaust corroded and slight blow centre sections

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes O/s/f and N/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box and Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short link pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2020 146,470 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 145,237 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 143,472 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 141,197 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n\s and o\s (3.6.B.2c)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 8 May 2015 137,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust shield

Fail 8 May 2015 137,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust shield

Pass 7 May 2014 135,719 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 135,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 133,647 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs n\s and o\s

Pass 14 May 2012 128,711 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 125,670 miles

emmissions

front tyres

n/s/r brake disc

Pass 20 Jan 2010 122,673 miles

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 9 Dec 2008 115,039 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 115,008 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 84,283 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 84,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 96,142 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 96,142 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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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L253 HUL is a 1994 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 L253 HUL, 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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L253 HUL is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 11 July 1994.

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