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B8 GET

1994 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,130 mi
Last recorded109,130 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 GET
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 109,130 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 108,931 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 24 Aug 2023 108,865 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 106,983 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 106,445 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 106,152 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 105,923 miles

slight corrosion both front jacking points

Pass 14 Sep 2017 105,036 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front sill corroded at jacking points

Pass 25 Aug 2016 104,046 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 103,410 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 102,459 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pipes coated in grease.

Fail 3 Sep 2014 102,458 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pipes coated in grease.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 101,811 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front and rear brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 20 Aug 2012 101,275 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 106,122 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear brake discs rear face corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2011 106,122 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear brake discs rear face corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 98,566 miles

all tyres have cracking on sidewalls due to age but not showing cords advise attention

both front brake pipes coated in grease cannot inspect fully

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2010 98,566 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tyres have cracking on sidewalls due to age but not showing cords advise attention

both front brake pipes coated in grease cannot inspect fully

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2009 98,128 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 98,128 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 97,948 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 96,276 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 95,586 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded/ pitted

offside front and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

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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B8 GET is a 1994 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B8 GET, 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 B8 GET registered?

B8 GET is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 20 April 1994.

Is B8 GET safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 GET shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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