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M154 AEG

1994 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM154 AEG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 84,296 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010
Pass 28 Apr 2009 70,309 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2009

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fuel line corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear hoses Feruals corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2007 62,570 miles

nearside tie rod ball joint rubber split †gearbox to exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2006 57,359 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 57,359 miles

Centre Rear Lower Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres wearing on edges close to limit †offside rear tyre gettint low

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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M154 AEG is a 1994 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M154 AEG, 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 M154 AEG registered?

M154 AEG is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 1994.

Is M154 AEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M154 AEG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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