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L209 JGM

1994 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

210,616 mi
Last recorded210,616 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL209 JGM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2018 210,616 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative LIGHT ON STEERING WHEEL (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure O/S OUTER (4.1.1 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/S/F LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/R INNER (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST VERY POOR CORRODED CONDITION

SUSPECT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ISSUES

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S MAIN OUTER MOUNTING BUSHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F >> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 201,819 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash (pads look ok)

Corrosion on offside front wheel arch

Floor pan starting to corrode

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Door mirror glass deteriorating

Nearside Front Door showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre valve deteriorated

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft boot split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on the very inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre almost devoid of tread on inner edge, recommend new tyre

Offside door mirror cover broken requires taping up

Stone chip on offside low beam light unit

Wiper blades worn

Fail 15 Aug 2017 201,696 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pad warning light on dash (pads look ok)

Corrosion on offside front wheel arch

Floor pan starting to corrode

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Door mirror glass deteriorating

Nearside Front Door showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre valve deteriorated

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft boot split

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre almost devoid of tread on inner edge, recommend new tyre

Offside door mirror cover broken requires taping up

Stone chip on offside low beam light unit

Wiper blades worn

Pass 19 Aug 2016 193,627 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Heat shield around catalyst breaking up

Knock in steering when rocked too and fro

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft boot deteriorated and allowing the ingress of dirt etc

Nearside Rear Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2016 193,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Brake warning light on dash

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Heat shield around catalyst breaking up

Knock in steering when rocked too and fro

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft boot deteriorated and allowing the ingress of dirt etc

Nearside Rear Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 185,204 miles

Nearside Rear Constant velocity boot split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge getting low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge getting low (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 185,204 miles

Nearside Rear Constant velocity boot split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge getting low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge getting low (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 175,201 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear outer c.v gaiter split open

Fail 27 Aug 2014 175,192 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear outer c.v gaiter split open

rear center seat belt not present

Pass 30 Aug 2013 165,864 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 165,864 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 165,513 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

different size tyres front and rear(smallest at rear)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 155,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

incorrect nearside wiper blade fitted

windscreen de-laminting on offside

Fail 10 Aug 2012 155,086 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

incorrect nearside wiper blade fitted

windscreen de-laminting on offside

Pass 19 Jul 2011 143,418 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 143,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2010 131,734 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 123,897 miles

nearside rear tyre pressure low

rear exhaust box corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2008 118,904 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 118,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre at 3mm and worn low on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2007 108,616 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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L209 JGM is a 1994 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 L209 JGM, 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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L209 JGM is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 27 April 1994.

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