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M323 FNR

1994 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,989 mi
Last recorded119,989 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM323 FNR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 119,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 25 Feb 2019 11,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2018 119,542 miles

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

Central exhaust rubber broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel lines corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2018 119,542 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Central exhaust rubber broken

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2016 119,029 miles

fuel lines corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f antiroll bar link is worn

underside corroded in places

Pass 24 Nov 2015 108,714 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 108,714 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 118,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion hole in osf sill not within a prescribed area

fuel lines corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 116,553 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 114,407 miles

rear axle beam,vertical bushes worn.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 112,184 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 112,178 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 108,325 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009

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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Nov 2008 103,949 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Nov 2008 103,949 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Oct 2007 100,900 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 97,653 miles

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

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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M323 FNR is a 1994 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M323 FNR, 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 M323 FNR registered?

M323 FNR is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 12 August 1994.

Is M323 FNR safe to buy?

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