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L556 VOY

1994 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,805 mi
Last recorded199,805 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2007
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL556 VOY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2007 199,805 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 199,805 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 185,790 miles

rear drive sharft c/v gaters split

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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L556 VOY is a 1994 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 L556 VOY, 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 L556 VOY registered?

L556 VOY is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 4 March 1994.

Is L556 VOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L556 VOY shows 3 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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