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L952 NNW

1994 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,152 mi
Last recorded153,152 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL952 NNW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 153,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2013 153,150 miles

Centre Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 151,841 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 151,841 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 149,936 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 148,317 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear bumper insecure

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 146,264 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 144,120 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 141,696 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 138,355 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 135,101 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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L952 NNW is a 1994 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L952 NNW, 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 L952 NNW registered?

L952 NNW is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 10 January 1994.

Is L952 NNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L952 NNW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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