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M341 TWC

1994 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,119 mi
Last recorded128,119 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM341 TWC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 128,119 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 125,066 miles

Oil leak

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2009 120,483 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 120,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes at rear of vehicle corroded as marked

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 117,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 114,909 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre cut on iner edge close to cords

o/s/r tyre cut on inner edge near cords

Pass 14 Dec 2006 112,960 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre cut

Fail 14 Dec 2006 112,960 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre cut

Pass 20 Dec 2005 110,481 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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M341 TWC is a 1994 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M341 TWC, 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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M341 TWC is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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