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M125 MCF

1994 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,978 mi
Last recorded110,978 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM125 MCF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 110,978 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 110,978 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 108,394 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 108,394 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 105,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 102,272 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 102,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 98,532 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 98,532 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 93,314 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 90,290 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2011 99,960 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 89,307 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 88,604 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 87,778 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 86,546 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 84,736 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 82,998 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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M125 MCF is a 1994 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M125 MCF, 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 M125 MCF registered?

M125 MCF is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is M125 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M125 MCF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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