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L813 LCW

1994 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,915 mi
Last recorded106,915 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL813 LCW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 106,915 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2019 104,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 103,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 103,365 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 102,317 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 100,373 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 100,361 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 99,407 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 93,095 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 90,315 miles

Both front tyes worn on inner edge

Both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 7 Jun 2012 87,667 miles

both front brake flexi hoses starting to crack and perish

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

offside front tyre starting to et low on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2012 87,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake flexi hoses starting to crack and perish

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

offside front tyre starting to et low on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2012 87,653 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 83,940 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 83,940 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 78,959 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 76,067 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 73,868 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 72,453 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 70,804 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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L813 LCW is a 1994 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L813 LCW, 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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L813 LCW is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 27 January 1994.

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