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L296 RLG

1994 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,545 mi
Last recorded152,545 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL296 RLG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2025 152,545 miles

Front Windscreen wiper missing both (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure bottom of wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point to inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 ()

Pass 8 Jan 2024 144,780 miles

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

Nearside and offside front jacking points corroded

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 134,404 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 126,184 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 116,070 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 103,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front floor to sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear knuckle joint slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor to sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear knuckle joint slight play

fuel lines corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2020 103,630 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested major leak on tail box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front floor to sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear knuckle joint slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor to sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear knuckle joint slight play

fuel lines corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 100,485 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 93,652 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 93,652 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 91,772 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside front headlamp light output slightly reduced

uneven wear on inner treads of both front tyres

Fail 4 Jul 2015 91,772 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside front headlamp light output slightly reduced

uneven wear on inner treads of both front tyres

Pass 15 Jul 2014 80,264 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 80,208 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 70,011 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 58,073 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 52,191 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,168 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 45,425 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 44,994 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 43,974 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 42,938 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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L296 RLG is a 1994 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L296 RLG, 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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L296 RLG is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 2 February 1994.

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