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L806 EKL

1994 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,952 mi
Last recorded52,952 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL806 EKL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 52,952 miles

Corrosion to N/S/R metal brake pipe to flexy

O/S track rod end ball joint rubber in poor condition

Rubber fuel hose to filter perished

Slight play in N/S anti-roll bar link rod

Fail 24 May 2013 52,952 miles

Corrosion to N/S/R metal brake pipe to flexy

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

O/S track rod end ball joint rubber in poor condition

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rubber fuel hose to filter perished

Slight play in N/S anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 30 May 2012 49,822 miles

Corrosion to N/S/R & O/S/F metal brake pipes

O/S/F lower ball joint rubber in poor condition

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in O/S centre track rod ball joint (Soon required)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Screen wipers poor

Slight play in O/S/F anti-roll bar link rod

Fail 30 May 2012 49,822 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Corrosion to N/S/R & O/S/F metal brake pipes

O/S/F lower ball joint rubber in poor condition

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in O/S centre track rod ball joint (Soon required)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Screen wipers poor

Pass 26 May 2011 46,105 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust in slightly poor condition (Small split)

Slight corrosion to N/S/R metal brake pipe

Slight corrosion to both front metal brake pipes

Slight play in O/S track rod end ball joint

Pass 25 May 2010 42,152 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Screen wipers slightly poor

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,751 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 39,240 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 36,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 36,946 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 33,724 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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L806 EKL is a 1994 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L806 EKL, 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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L806 EKL is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 11 April 1994.

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