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M229 HPE

1994 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

138,146 mi
Last recorded138,146 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM229 HPE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2011 138,146 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake warning light on

camber incorrect on o/s/r wheel, but cannot find fault

corrosion to n/s and o/s rear brake pipe mounting

damage to o/s/f headlamp

gearbox mounting rubbers deteriorated

n/s and o/s front brake hoses deteriorated

n/s and o/s front suspension arms have slight movement

n/s and o/s rear torsion bar rubbers deteriorated

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

o/s/r suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 12 Jul 2010 125,540 miles

slight play in steering wheel

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

Rear fuel pipes corroding

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

center prop shaft rubber damaged

damage to o/s/f of vehicle

front and rear number plates deteriorated

handbrake poor

n/s and o/s rear anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorated

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak from gearbox

rear metal brake pipe across rear of vehicle corroding

tread low on inner edge of n/s and o/s rear tyres

Fail 12 Jul 2010 125,540 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fuel pipes corroding

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

center prop shaft rubber damaged

damage to o/s/f of vehicle

front and rear number plates deteriorated

handbrake poor

n/s and o/s rear anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorated

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak from gearbox

rear metal brake pipe across rear of vehicle corroding

slight play in steering wheel

tread low on inner edge of n/s and o/s rear tyres

Pass 9 Jun 2009 119,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front no. plate slightly deteriorated

metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2009 118,890 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front no. plate slightly deteriorated

metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2008 107,608 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 101,666 miles

see advise items as test no 190945867131

Fail 14 Jun 2007 101,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear main bushes starting to deteriorate

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front discs slightly worn

Metal brake pipes corroded

No Spare wheel

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Prop shaft coupling deteriorated

Rear exhaust poor

both number plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2007 101,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both n/plates slight deteriation

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

clutch fluid nearly empty

oil leak

osf brake hose has bend in it

rear exhaust rusty ok at time of test

prop shaft front rubber breaking up

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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M229 HPE is a 1994 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M229 HPE, 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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M229 HPE is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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