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L664 DKN

1994 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,332 mi
Last recorded197,332 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL664 DKN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 197,332 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner sill is corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner sill is corroded

Offside Front wheel arch is corroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle and components are corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2024 195,857 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2024 195,856 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 193,512 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing is corroded

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 191,266 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 189,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 188,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 188,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 184,248 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 178,703 miles

both front and rear inner sills corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 174,682 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 169,184 miles

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

both inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 164,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 164,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 159,211 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 154,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 150,094 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 145,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 145,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2010 141,034 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 129,219 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 129,219 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Apr 2008 119,912 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 117,918 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 114,257 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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L664 DKN is a 1994 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L664 DKN, 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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L664 DKN is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 16 May 1994.

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