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M184 ALB

1994 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,889 mi
Last recorded88,889 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM184 ALB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 88,889 miles

O/S N/S front tyres wearing low on a outer edges

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 88,887 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both side (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side (3.5.1g)

O/S N/S front tyres wearing low on a outer edges

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 74,506 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 73,248 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 72,813 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 72,272 miles

condition of rear exhaust system

Pass 6 Aug 2011 71,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to check rear centre seat belt

Pass 4 Aug 2010 71,049 miles

vehicle just met emissions levels

Pass 6 Aug 2009 70,404 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 69,734 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 69,732 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 69,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 69,186 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 66,295 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 66,295 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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M184 ALB is a 1994 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M184 ALB, 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 M184 ALB registered?

M184 ALB is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M184 ALB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M184 ALB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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