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M447 SHE

1994 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,127 mi
Last recorded144,127 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM447 SHE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 144,127 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 144,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011
Pass 3 Dec 2009 142,611 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 142,611 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

only one number plate lamp working

Pass 29 Nov 2008 138,588 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 138,588 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 134,317 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 130,384 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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M447 SHE is a 1994 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M447 SHE, 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

How do I check the history of M447 SHE?

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What year was M447 SHE registered?

M447 SHE is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 25 August 1994.

Is M447 SHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M447 SHE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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