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M235 SWR

1994 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM235 SWR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022
Pass 3 Dec 2021

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 93,627 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 85,112 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 76,765 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 72,083 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 65,805 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre perishing and cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Nov 2015 65,405 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 64,807 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 65,924 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,523 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 61,176 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 60,209 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 60,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 58,095 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 58,095 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2008 55,817 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 54,590 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 53,573 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 52,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 52,173 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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M235 SWR is a 1994 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M235 SWR, 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 M235 SWR registered?

M235 SWR is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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