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M446 ALA

1994 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,209 mi
Last recorded78,209 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM446 ALA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 78,209 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

main rear axle mounting bushes perished

offside headlight aim on lower limit

Pass 22 Jun 2011 72,981 miles

Front to back metal fuel pipes corroded

N/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2011 72,981 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front to back metal fuel pipes corroded

N/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2010 70,554 miles

Rear number plate discoloured

Pass 3 Jul 2009 67,142 miles

Corrosion on metal brake piopes running from rear 't' piece to O/S rear wheel

Corrosion starting around O/S and N/S mounts for rear axle

Front to back metal fuel pipes corroded

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

Rear number plate de-laminating

Pass 18 Jun 2008 64,407 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

cracks in side walls of both front tyres

Pass 12 Jul 2007 622,822 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 60,462 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 60,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front shock absorbers getting weak † †Front tyres stepped on inner edges † †o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 30 Jul 2005 59,501 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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M446 ALA is a 1994 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M446 ALA, 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 M446 ALA registered?

M446 ALA is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M446 ALA safe to buy?

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