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Exhaust mounting damaged
O/S Front & N/S Rear tyres wearing low on inner edges
O/S Sunvisor operation could be improved
O/S Wiper operation could be improved
Speedometer reading not recorded due to faulty lcd display
Suspect corrosion starting under plastic sill covers (Unable to fully inspect due to covers)
Exhaust mounting deterioated
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Dash fault
O/S Front & N/S Rear tyres wearing on inner edges
O/S Sun visor operation could be improved
Plastic sill covers fitted
Dash fault
Exhaust mounting deterioated
Fuel pipe/s corroded
O/S Front & N/S Rear tyres wearing on inner edges
O/S Sun visor operation could be improved
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Plastic sill covers fitted
Front shockabsorbers starting to weaken
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Headlamp reflectors deterioating
N/S Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge
Plastic sill covers fitted
Sunvisor operation could be improved
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front shockabsorbers starting to weaken
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Headlamp reflectors deterioating
N/S Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge
Plastic sill covers fitted
Some slight play in steering droplink
Sunvisor operation could be improved
Fuel pipe/s corroded
N/S Rear metal brake pipe deterioating
Plastic sill covers fitted
Some evidence that corrosion may be becoming present under plastic sill covers at front of vehicle
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
N/S Rear metal brake pipe deterioating
O/S Rear tyre tread depth low
Plastic sill covers fitted
Some evidence that corrosion may be becoming present under plastic sill covers at front of vehicle
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake reserve could be improved
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Unable to obtain milage due to faulty speedo
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake reserve could be improved
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Unable to obtain milage due to faulty speedo
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear tyres worn on inside edges
Unable to properley read speedo reading
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear tyres worn on inside edges
Unable to properley read speedo reading
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust deteriorating
fuel pipes corroded
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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M169 TNF is a 1994 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M169 TNF, 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 M169 TNF registered?
M169 TNF is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1994.
Is M169 TNF safe to buy?
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