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L866 OGY

1994 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL866 OGY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011
Pass 26 Apr 2010 76,971 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside and nearside front wipers will need replaceing in the near future

rear exhaust box damaged

Pass 6 May 2008 156,163 miles
Pass 11 May 2007
Pass 19 Jun 2006 131,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L866 OGY is a 1994 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 L866 OGY, 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 L866 OGY registered?

L866 OGY is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 18 April 1994.

Is L866 OGY safe to buy?

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