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L658 OSB

1994 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL658 OSB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2019

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure centre rubber burst (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded on sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded on sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both o/s and n/s tyres cracking up on sidewalls.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexi mounting burst (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front door check strap missing.

Wiper linkage becoming worn.

Pass 17 Jan 2018

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion evident at o/s & n/s sills

fuel pipes slightly corroded

metal brake pipe to rear brakes slightly corroded

wear in wiper linkage

Fail 10 Jan 2018

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion evident at o/s & n/s sills

fuel pipes slightly corroded

metal brake pipe to rear brakes slightly corroded

n/s frontseat belt stalk cover missing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (6.3.1d)

wear in wiper linkage

Pass 13 Jan 2017

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion evident at o/s rear sill section

exhaust corrosion advancing

fuel pipe slightly corroded

metal brake pipes corrosion evident

o/s front seat belt stalk cover missing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

slight wear in o/s anti roll bar link

Fail 10 Jan 2017

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust rubber broken

fuel pipe slightly corroded

rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

slight wear in o/s anti roll bar link

Pass 25 Jan 2016

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

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

front suspension unit corrosion present

fuel pipe corroded at rear

rear metal brake pipe corrosion evident

slight wear n/s front suspension link

Fail 19 Jan 2016

Fuel system component leaking at rear fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

fuel pipe corroded at rear

metal brake pipe at rear corroded should be renewed or cleaned & protected

Pass 21 Jan 2015

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

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

slight wear in n/s front anti roll bar link

Fail 20 Jan 2015

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight wear in n/s front anti roll bar link

Pass 23 Jan 2014

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013
Pass 24 Jan 2012
Pass 24 Jan 2011

Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 25 Jan 2010

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

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

Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

O/S/F door check strap missing.

Slight cut in n/s/r tyre on edge of tread.

Fail 22 Jan 2010

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

O/S/F door check strap missing.

Slight cut in n/s/r tyre on edge of tread.

Pass 23 Jan 2009

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

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

exhaust clamp at gearbox corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2008
Pass 22 Jan 2007
Pass 24 Jan 2006

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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L658 OSB is a 1994 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L658 OSB, 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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L658 OSB is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 25 January 1994.

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