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M169 TNF

1994 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM169 TNF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2012

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007
Pass 13 Feb 2006 164,915 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 164,786 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for M169 TNF shows 14 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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