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L229 GYN

1994 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,054 mi
Last recorded116,054 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL229 GYN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 116,054 miles

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

doubt on date first registerd on record's

Fail 20 Oct 2010 116,054 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

doubt on date first registerd on record's

Pass 29 Oct 2009 112,014 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 112,014 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 106,025 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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L229 GYN is a 1994 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L229 GYN, 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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L229 GYN is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 21 April 1994.

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