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L4 LMP

1994 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 LMP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2010

Nearside Outer Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cannot read mileage

front number plate marked

n/s/f fog cracked

o/s/f door mirror delaminating

rear fuel pipes rusty

rear number plate marked

Fail 5 May 2010

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cannot read mileage

front number plate marked

n/s/f fog cracked

o/s/f door mirror delaminating

rear fuel pipes rusty

rear number plate marked

Pass 11 May 2009 151,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

alot of play in steering box and leaking oil

Fail 24 Apr 2009 150,930 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

alot of play in steering box and leaking oil

Pass 21 Apr 2008 143,493 miles

Advise replacement of nearside headlamp adjusters.

Condensation in offside outer headlamp.

Front no.plate damaged.

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

Nearside rear light cluster damaged.

Nearside steering idler pin/bush slightly worn.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside front anti roll bar link rod-top rubber boot insecure.

Offside front lower reaction rod rear bush split/perished.

Slight oil staining on steering box.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 143,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Advise replacement of nearside headlamp adjusters.

Condensation in offside outer headlamp.

Front no.plate damaged.

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

Nearside rear light cluster damaged.

Nearside steering idler pin/bush slightly worn.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside front anti roll bar link rod-top rubber boot insecure.

Offside front lower reaction rod rear bush split/perished.

Slight oil staining on steering box.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 134,794 miles

slight leak from power steering box

Fail 21 Apr 2006 122,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2006 122,976 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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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L4 LMP is a 1994 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L4 LMP, 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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L4 LMP is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 16 February 1994.

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