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L622 FTG

1994 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,531 mi
Last recorded99,531 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL622 FTG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 May 2016 99,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade split at end

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions test only just passed

Pass 6 May 2015 99,183 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play in steering box

Fail 6 May 2015 99,183 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play in steering box

Pass 7 May 2014 98,483 miles

front and rear springs corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel lines corroded

movement in steering system

rear discs worn

Fail 6 May 2014 98,483 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear springs corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel lines corroded

movement in steering system

rear discs worn

Pass 3 May 2013 97,676 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front no plate damaged

fuel pipes rusty

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

stonechips front screen

Fail 30 Apr 2013 97,658 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front no plate damaged

fuel pipes rusty

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

stonechips front screen

Pass 30 Apr 2012 96,822 miles

front no plate damaged

front screen stonechipped

tested in wet conditions

Fail 26 Apr 2012 96,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front no plate damaged

front screen stonechipped

tested in wet conditions

Pass 27 Apr 2011 95,786 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes rusty

stonechips front screen

Fail 26 Apr 2011 95,786 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes rusty

stonechips front screen

Pass 27 Apr 2010 94,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chassis and suspension components rusty

fuel pipes rusty

stonechips front screen

Pass 27 Apr 2009 93,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F wiper blade torn

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 91,376 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 89,311 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 86,829 miles

brake pipes rusty

fuel pipes rusty

stonechips in front windscreen

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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L622 FTG is a 1994 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L622 FTG, 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 L622 FTG registered?

L622 FTG is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L622 FTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L622 FTG shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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