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L620 JVU

1994 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,358 mi
Last recorded146,358 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL620 JVU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 146,358 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 137,223 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 128,676 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012
Pass 26 Jul 2011
Fail 26 Jul 2011

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 240,012 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 221,977 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 214,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Propshaft component defective

Pass 21 Jan 2008 212,760 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 272,603 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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L620 JVU is a 1994 BMW 520 in Grey 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 L620 JVU, 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 L620 JVU registered?

L620 JVU is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 3 June 1994.

Is L620 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L620 JVU 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.

Does L620 JVU have outstanding finance?

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