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M120 PFV

1994 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

202,905 mi
Last recorded202,905 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM120 PFV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 202,905 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 202,905 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 200,608 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 200,603 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 200,274 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 200,274 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 193,583 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 193,500 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 185,833 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 179,139 miles

Offside track rod end slightly worn.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 173,232 miles

Exhaust corroded but gas tight

Pass 16 Jun 2017 166,010 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 150,451 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 150,451 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged corrosion at rear excessive (7.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 156,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2015 156,078 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2012 150,434 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sun visor missing

Pass 20 May 2011 145,281 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 140,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

nearside rear floor showing signs of slight corrosion

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 22 Jul 2008 138,102 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 128,884 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 118,453 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST MIDDLE BOX SUPPORT RUBBER BECOMING SPLIT AND PERISHED

ADVISE O/S AND N/S/R FLEXY HOSE TO T-PIECE BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 111,455 miles

play in o/s and n/s rear pitman suspension arms

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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M120 PFV is a 1994 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M120 PFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M120 PFV registered?

M120 PFV is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M120 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M120 PFV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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