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L559 MGU

1994 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

242,572 mi
Last recorded242,572 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL559 MGU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 242,572 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 227,129 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 212,070 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 194,941 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 178,493 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 161,198 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 141,269 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

DOWNPIPE SUPPORT BRACKET WORN/LOOSE

STRUGGLES TO MEET EMISSIONS REQ.

Fail 18 Apr 2008 141,269 miles

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.

Pass 4 May 2007 124,277 miles

**** 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)

Fail 3 May 2007 124,267 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 115,706 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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