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L561 MGU

1994 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,941 mi
Last recorded192,941 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL561 MGU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2012 192,941 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 186,952 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 186,952 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 175,392 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 175,392 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 168,055 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 168,025 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 153,408 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 143,985 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2005 136,495 miles

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.

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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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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What year was L561 MGU registered?

L561 MGU is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 4 February 1994.

Is L561 MGU safe to buy?

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