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GCG 35N

1994 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,050 mi
Last recorded102,050 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCG 35N
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 102,050 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 94,555 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 90,838 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 86,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

alternator belt cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2010 83,002 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 83,002 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 78,213 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 78,213 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 72,917 miles

fuel pipes corroded

nsf bottom ball joint gaiter splitt

Fail 30 Jun 2008 72,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

nsf bottom ball joint gaiter splitt

Pass 28 Jun 2007 67,925 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Jun 2007 67,896 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jun 2006 62,770 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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GCG 35N is a 1994 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GCG 35N, 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 GCG 35N?

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What year was GCG 35N registered?

GCG 35N is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 2 August 1994.

Is GCG 35N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCG 35N shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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