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L117 YEY

1994 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,460 mi
Last recorded133,460 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL117 YEY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 133,460 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2010 133,460 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2009

ABS light does not work every time ignition turned off/on.

Front screen is cracked.

Metal fuel pipes corroding.

Oil on underside.

There is a screw in the tread & a cut in the inner wall of the n/s front tyre.

Fail 30 Apr 2008 103,066 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear exhaust corroding.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 103,066 miles

Rear exhaust corroding.

Pass 1 May 2007

Rear section of exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 80,429 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 80,429 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

petrol pipe on tank corroded

tyres front and rear getting low and cracking

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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L117 YEY is a 1994 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L117 YEY, 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 L117 YEY registered?

L117 YEY is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 15 February 1994.

Is L117 YEY safe to buy?

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