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L578 VOY

1994 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL578 VOY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2008

corrosion on fuel pipes

drive belt is badly cracked advise replacement

exhaust back box is corroded

front number plate is cracked

Pass 22 May 2007
Fail 22 May 2007

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2006

corrosion on exhaust back box

cracks in drive belt

front number plate is cracked

o/s front tyre is worn to 2mm advise replacement

slight play and rattle in steering column

Fail 16 May 2006

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on exhaust back box

cracks in drive belt

front number plate is cracked

o/s front tyre is worn to 2mm advise replacement

slight play and rattle in steering column

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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L578 VOY is a 1994 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 L578 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

How do I check the history of L578 VOY?

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What year was L578 VOY registered?

L578 VOY is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 22 February 1994.

Is L578 VOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L578 VOY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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