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L323 HHM

1994 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,292 mi
Last recorded119,292 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL323 HHM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 119,292 miles

offside front drop link weak

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both rear outer cv boots perrishing

offside door mirror glass deteriorating

Pass 11 Oct 2008 115,098 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

advanced perishing in offside front flexy brake hose

border line wear in both front brake discs

both front anti roll bar link ball joint grease boots split

cooling system fault/s requires attention

damage to nearside outer sill

nearside rear tyre worn very close to wear indicators

offside parking brake efficiency poor

offside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

Fail 9 Oct 2008 115,098 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

advanced perishing in offside front flexy brake hose

border line wear in both front brake discs

both front anti roll bar link ball joint grease boots split

cooling system fault/s requires attention

damage to nearside outer sill

nearside rear tyre worn very close to wear indicators

offside parking brake efficiency poor

offside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

Pass 24 Mar 2007 106,686 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 98,640 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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L323 HHM is a 1994 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L323 HHM, 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 L323 HHM registered?

L323 HHM is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 19 January 1994.

Is L323 HHM safe to buy?

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