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M130 BEU

1994 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,042 mi
Last recorded131,042 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM130 BEU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 131,042 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 131,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 123,591 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 123,591 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine missfire

excess engine noise

Pass 29 Aug 2006 114,633 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 114,633 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre inner edge bold

steering box slight seepage of oil

Pass 7 Sep 2005 107,261 miles

advize n/s/f tyre is wearing on outer edge

advize o/s/r tyre is wearing on inner edge

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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M130 BEU is a 1994 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M130 BEU, 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 M130 BEU registered?

M130 BEU is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 9 September 1994.

Is M130 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M130 BEU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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