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M298 HBO

1994 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,304 mi
Last recorded130,304 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM298 HBO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2018 130,304 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Body has corrosion to sills both sides, suspect major corrosion under sill covers.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside wiper linkage worn

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight play

both front tyres worn on inner edge close to showing cords

Pass 26 Jul 2017 128,886 miles

Body has slight corrosion sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside wiper linkage worn

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 Jul 2017 128,886 miles

Body has slight corrosion sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside wiper linkage worn

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2016 127,600 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on egdes

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2015 125,781 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2014 124,335 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

fuel pipe at rear signs of leak but not leaking at time of test

n/s wiper blade split

o/s front tyre worn on inner egde

slight play in lower steering column bush

Pass 30 Jul 2013 123,237 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s wiper blade split

slight play in lower steering column bush

Pass 1 Aug 2012 122,049 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust back box in poor condition

front number plate damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2012 122,048 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust back box in poor condition

front number plate damaged

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 119,362 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 112,471 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 112,470 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 116,569 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 114,667 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 114,666 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 108,709 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 105,330 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 105,330 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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M298 HBO is a 1994 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M298 HBO, 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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M298 HBO is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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