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L83 KBW

1994 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL83 KBW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and Rear both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Whole underbody corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2025

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and Rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Whole underbody corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2024 151,590 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front both Brake hose slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to vehicle underside not excessive

Pass 6 Mar 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 149,747 miles

Auxiliary drive belt perished

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

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

inner & outer sills corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2020 149,747 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Auxiliary drive belt perished

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

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

inner & outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012
Pass 9 Mar 2011 130,428 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

near side front side lamp dim

Fail 8 Mar 2011 130,428 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

fuel pipes corroded

near side front side lamp dim

Pass 3 Mar 2010 129,854 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

petrol pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2010 129,854 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front number plate deteriorating

petrol pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2009 126,062 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure rattling

near side front side lamp dim

Fail 2 Mar 2009 125,983 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure rattling

near side front side lamp dim

Pass 22 Feb 2008
Pass 6 Mar 2007 11,987 miles

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

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

centre silencer mounting rubber perished

petrol pipes corroded at rear

Fail 3 Mar 2007 119,985 miles

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

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

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

centre silencer rubber mounting perished

petrol pipes corroded at rear

Pass 21 Feb 2006 118,460 miles

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

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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L83 KBW is a 1994 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 L83 KBW, 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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L83 KBW is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 27 January 1994.

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