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M272 SWR

1994 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,764 mi
Last recorded160,764 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM272 SWR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 160,764 miles

rearseats obscured by cargo

Fail 23 Nov 2010 160,764 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rearseats obscured by cargo

Fail 29 Oct 2009 149,536 miles

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

Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 149,536 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 137,175 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 137,175 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2007 126,840 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 121,938 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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M272 SWR is a 1994 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M272 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 M272 SWR registered?

M272 SWR is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 15 September 1994.

Is M272 SWR safe to buy?

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