MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
242,572 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
DOWNPIPE SUPPORT BRACKET WORN/LOOSE
STRUGGLES TO MEET EMISSIONS REQ.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
DOWNPIPE SUPPORT BRACKET WORN/LOOSE
STRUGGLES TO MEET EMISSIONS REQ.
**** AIR BAG LIGHT ON ****
DOWNPIPE SUPPORT BRACKET LOOSE
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
AIR BAG LIGHT ON
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
SCRAPING NOISES FROM REAR BRAKES
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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L559 MGU is a 1994 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 L559 MGU, 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 L559 MGU registered?
L559 MGU is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 19 January 1994.
Is L559 MGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for L559 MGU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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