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M121 PFV

1994 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,346 mi
Last recorded126,346 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 PFV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 126,346 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 119,566 miles

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

anti rattle spring clip missing on offside rear caliper.

Fail 27 Oct 2008 119,489 miles

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

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

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

anti rattle spring clip missing on offside rear caliper.

Fail 9 Oct 2008 119,153 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 110,131 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 101,019 miles

both rear tyres are worn

Pass 11 Apr 2006 99,425 miles

outer sill covers fitted.unable to check condition of outer sills.

r/o/s tyre outer wall starting to perish and split

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2006 99,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

outer sill covers fitted.unable to check condition of outer sills.

r/o/s tyre outer wall starting to perish and split

rear exhaust silencer corroded

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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M121 PFV is a 1994 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M121 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.

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What year was M121 PFV registered?

M121 PFV is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 3 August 1994.

Is M121 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M121 PFV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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