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M29 KVU

1994 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 KVU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013
Fail 1 Feb 2013

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 193,242 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 188,359 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 181,353 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate damaged.

oil leak from front and rear of engine.

reverse lights inop.

slight noise from front of engine.

Fail 27 Jan 2010 181,353 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate damaged.

oil leak from front and rear of engine.

reverse lights inop.

slight noise from front of engine.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 175,381 miles

engine oil leak

front number plate damaged

front washers weak

Fail 3 Feb 2009 175,381 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine oil leak

front number plate damaged

front washers weak

radiator leaking

Pass 4 Feb 2008 169,918 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 169,918 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 164,662 miles

both front anti roll bar link arm gators split

front brake pads on limit

front number plate damaged

offside front seat belt stiff

offside front shock absorber wet

play in near side rear pittman arm bushes

slight dampness round cam cover

Pass 1 Feb 2006 158,960 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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M29 KVU is a 1994 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M29 KVU, 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 M29 KVU registered?

M29 KVU is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M29 KVU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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