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M423 MNF

1994 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

216,105 mi
Last recorded216,105 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM423 MNF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2010 216,105 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear discs slightly corroded/scored

small chip in screen

Pass 30 Mar 2009 215,611 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2008 212,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 206,070 miles

Surface rust on rear brake pipes.

Pass 6 Oct 2005 196,949 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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M423 MNF is a 1994 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M423 MNF, 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 M423 MNF registered?

M423 MNF is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 23 September 1994.

Is M423 MNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M423 MNF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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