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L504 KJH

1994 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL504 KJH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025
Pass 25 Jan 2024 159,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 158,520 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 157,211 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 155,260 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 149,978 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 138,312 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 7 Aug 2018 138,286 miles

Exhaust system insecure central rubber hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 7 Sep 2017 137,422 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 137,422 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 134,521 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 135,634 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 135,117 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 135,117 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 133,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 128,574 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 123,101 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 117,920 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 113,020 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 108,436 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 101,987 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 98,351 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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L504 KJH is a 1994 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L504 KJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L504 KJH registered?

L504 KJH is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 25 April 1994.

Is L504 KJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L504 KJH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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