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J14 GSM

1994 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,050 mi
Last recorded164,050 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 GSM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2009 164,050 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Rad leak Prop. ring braking up

Pass 10 Jun 2008 158,015 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 158,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 152,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Jun 2006 146,512 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 26 May 2006 146,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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J14 GSM is a 1994 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J14 GSM, 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

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What year was J14 GSM registered?

J14 GSM is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is J14 GSM safe to buy?

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