MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,941 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front discs corroded
metal fuel pipes corroded
n/s/f door trim insecure
o/s/f tyre on 2mm
rear discs corroded
1lt engine oil added
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
metal fuel pipes corroded
o/s/f disc corroded
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
rear discs corroded
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
1lt engine oil added
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
metal fuel pipes corroded
o/s/f disc corroded
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
rear discs corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
fuel pipes corroded
air bag light on
brake pipes starting to corrode
front discs starting to corrode
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
rear number plate starting to discolour
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
air bag light on
brake pipes starting to corrode
front discs starting to corrode
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
rear number plate starting to discolour
air bag light on
all brake pipes starting to corrode
all road springs corroded
both rear tyres wearing on edges
fuel pipes corroded
offside front brake disc starting to corrode
slight play in nearside steering joint advise replacement
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
air bag warning lamp staying on
front to rear metal brake pipe slighty corroded
fuel pipes corroded
two offside rear metal brake pipes slighty corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L561 MGU is a 1994 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L561 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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L561 MGU is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 4 February 1994.
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