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L155 GKR

1994 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,247 mi
Last recorded117,247 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL155 GKR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 117,247 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 117,247 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 112,243 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 112,233 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 112,233 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 109,758 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 109,755 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 103,721 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 95,685 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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L155 GKR is a 1994 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L155 GKR, 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 L155 GKR registered?

L155 GKR is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 7 June 1994.

Is L155 GKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L155 GKR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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