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L335 EKR

1994 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,056 mi
Last recorded97,056 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL335 EKR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 97,056 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 97,052 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drag link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 97,005 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drag link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 96,168 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 94,558 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 94,556 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 93,540 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 93,353 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2016 92,153 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

brake piping has been coated.fuel pipes corroding.

slight weep at washer pipe

Pass 18 May 2015 90,881 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 89,974 miles
Pass 22 May 2013
Fail 22 May 2013

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 87,856 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 87,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2011
Pass 26 May 2010 85,277 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 84,161 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 82,921 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 81,350 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 79,712 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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L335 EKR is a 1994 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L335 EKR, 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 L335 EKR registered?

L335 EKR is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 11 April 1994.

Is L335 EKR safe to buy?

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