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M305 NKL

1994 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

212,783 mi
Last recorded212,783 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM305 NKL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 212,783 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 212,198 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 211,398 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 219,373 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 210,045 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 209,637 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 209,269 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 207,828 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 206,828 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 205,683 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 204,602 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 203,385 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 202,703 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 200,698 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 197,825 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 195,340 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 195,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

small stone chips on windscreen in zone "a"

Pass 16 Jul 2010 191,142 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2010 191,113 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 184,828 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 184,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 176,466 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 176,143 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 35,980 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 164,127 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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M305 NKL is a 1994 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M305 NKL, 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 M305 NKL registered?

M305 NKL is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 2 August 1994.

Is M305 NKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M305 NKL shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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