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L118 GAA

1994 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,822 mi
Last recorded111,822 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL118 GAA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 111,822 miles

slight weeping of oil gearbox area

Fail 12 Jun 2017 111,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight weeping of oil gearbox area

Pass 9 Jun 2016 110,953 miles

Front and rear jack points corroded

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jun 2015 109,393 miles

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

front and rear sill jack points corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 107,849 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 105,495 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 105,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011

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

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

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 22 Jun 2011

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 17 Jun 2010

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2007

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2005

N/s/r tyre is on the legal limit

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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L118 GAA is a 1994 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 L118 GAA, 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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L118 GAA is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 27 April 1994.

Is L118 GAA safe to buy?

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