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L649 MGX

1994 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,819 mi
Last recorded136,819 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL649 MGX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 136,819 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 132,068 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 118,515 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 108,802 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 97,977 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 97,977 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 91,945 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 91,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

O/S/R and N/S/R pitman arms have movement.

O/S/R and N/S/R subframe bushes are perishing.

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

Steering box has slight play.

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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L649 MGX is a 1994 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L649 MGX, 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 L649 MGX registered?

L649 MGX is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 26 January 1994.

Is L649 MGX safe to buy?

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