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L512 HYO

1994 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

103,469 mi
Last recorded103,469 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL512 HYO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 103,469 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres outer edges worn

Fail 4 Jan 2025 103,460 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres outer edges worn

Pass 8 Jan 2024
Pass 16 Jan 2023 98,226 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 95,300 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 92,910 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 91,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 88,165 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 84,387 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 84,387 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 79,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 79,720 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 75,400 miles

all tyres aprx 3/4mm

Pass 20 Jan 2015 70,108 miles

some wear/play n/s/f anti roll bar link = both rear tyres aprx 4/5mm

Pass 24 Jan 2014 66,014 miles

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar linkage

Pass 13 Feb 2013 63,752 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

slight play in steering box drop arm

Pass 15 Feb 2012 62,806 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

discs corroded & worn

Pass 14 Feb 2011 60,904 miles

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

all brake pipes and feurals slightly corroded

all suspension bushes starting to perish

front number plate cracked

rear number plate starting to detiorate

Pass 10 Feb 2010 58,688 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

front and rear number plates detiorated

front and rear suspension bushes perished

o/s brake pipe (bulk head) clip missing

rear brake pipe ferralls corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2009 56,327 miles

wiper mark on windscreen

front number plate cracked

o/s seat belt slow to return

slight front brake judder

some wear in steering box

some wear in steering column bushes

Pass 14 Feb 2008 53,777 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2007 52,032 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2006 50,475 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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L512 HYO is a 1994 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L512 HYO, 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 L512 HYO registered?

L512 HYO is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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