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L844 EHB

1994 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,469 mi
Last recorded136,469 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL844 EHB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 136,469 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 129,574 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box corroding.

Fail 12 Aug 2021 129,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 22 Oct 2018 129,383 miles

Nearside Front flexible brake pipe has surface cracks

Nearside Rear subframe mtg bush split

heavy corrosion on rear exhaust box & mtgs

Fail 22 Oct 2018 129,383 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front flexible brake pipe has surface cracks

Nearside Rear subframe mtg bush split

heavy corrosion on rear exhaust box & mtgs

Pass 18 Oct 2017 129,329 miles

both rear subframe mtg bushes split

cracks in both front flexible brake hoses

front prop shaft bush starting to perish from oil contamination

Fail 18 Oct 2017 129,329 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

both rear subframe mtg bushes split

cracks in both front flexible brake hoses

front prop shaft bush starting to perish from oil contamination

Pass 19 Oct 2016 128,764 miles

Intake Pipe Split.

N/S Wiper Arm Hitting Bonnet.

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 128,764 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Intake Pipe Split.

N/S Wiper Arm Hitting Bonnet.

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

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

Rear Fog Tell Tale On With Sidelights.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 127,871 miles

DROP ARM JOINT CREAKING

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 127,160 miles

N/S WIPER BLADE SPINDLE WORN--REAR SUBFRAME MTG'S WORN AND SPLIT--SLIGHT PLAY IN FRT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS--SLIGHT LEAK N/S/F SHOCK

Pass 9 Oct 2013 125,929 miles

both rear tyres very close to limit

very slight play in both front a/r/b links , rear subframe mtg bushes split .

Pass 8 Oct 2012 124,440 miles

rear exhaust mrg clamp corroded , noise from lower of steering column

Fail 1 Oct 2012 124,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear exhaust mtg clamos corroded , slight dampness o/s/f shock , noise from lower of steering column , o/s/wiper split

Pass 20 Oct 2011 123,022 miles

HEAVY CORROSION ON REAR EXHAUST BOX & MTGS , VERY SLIGHT WEAR IN O/S/F A/R/B LINK , REAR SUBFRAME MTG BUSHES SPLIT .

Pass 22 Oct 2010 122,097 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN UJ

Fail 20 Oct 2010 122,087 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN UJ

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 120,237 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK

Pass 13 Oct 2008 118,918 miles

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT , SLIGHT NOISE FROM STEERING COLUMN .

Fail 13 Oct 2008 118,918 miles

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT , SLIGHT NOISE FROM STEERING COLUMN .

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 117,932 miles

REAR SUBFRAME MTG BUSHES SPLITTING--SLIGHT KNOCK AND FREE PLAY IN STEERING

Pass 24 Oct 2006 116,589 miles

CREAKING FROM STEERING DROP ARM JOINT

Fail 19 Oct 2006 116,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S DROP ARM JOINT CREAKING --= †SLIGHT KNOCK & PLAY IN STEERING

Pass 25 Oct 2005 115,124 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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L844 EHB is a 1994 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 L844 EHB, 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 L844 EHB registered?

L844 EHB is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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