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M189 UJH

1994 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,543 mi
Last recorded104,543 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM189 UJH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2010 104,543 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 104,543 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 97,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 97,043 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 86,925 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 86,920 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 86,119 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 86,113 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 84,990 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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M189 UJH is a 1994 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M189 UJH, 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 M189 UJH registered?

M189 UJH is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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