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L704 RMH

1994 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,834 mi
Last recorded195,834 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL704 RMH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 195,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 185,810 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 177,752 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 169,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 169,840 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 162,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 162,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 157,245 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 157,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Sep 2006 152,988 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 152,987 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 152,978 miles

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

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

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

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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L704 RMH is a 1994 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L704 RMH, 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 L704 RMH registered?

L704 RMH is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 9 June 1994.

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