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L201 JDC

1994 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,313 mi
Last recorded155,313 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL201 JDC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 155,313 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake warning light staying on

Pass 7 Sep 2010 147,923 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 143,847 miles

mid exhaust box corroded

pass front shock weak

Pass 14 Aug 2008 142,864 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 142,864 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

both outer sills at jacking points corroded

o/s/r outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2007 141,455 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 141,415 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 140,101 miles

Offside Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L201 JDC is a 1994 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L201 JDC, 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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What year was L201 JDC registered?

L201 JDC is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 10 May 1994.

Is L201 JDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L201 JDC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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