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L317 PWW

1994 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

59,430 mi
Last recorded59,430 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL317 PWW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,430 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 59,430 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2010 58,757 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 58,757 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 58,051 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 58,051 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 57,741 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 57,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 56,337 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 55,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 55,582 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 55,405 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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L317 PWW is a 1994 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L317 PWW, 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 L317 PWW registered?

L317 PWW is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 1994.

Is L317 PWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L317 PWW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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