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L945 PGU

1994 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL945 PGU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016

CENTER EXHAUST SHROUD RATTLES

FRONT AND REAR ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES PERISHED

FRONT LISENCE PLATE DAMAGE

Front SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN

NOISY WIPERS

REAR SILENCER OUTER SHELL RUSTED /SPLIT

WINDSHIELD DELAMINATING

Fail 26 Feb 2016

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect FOGGED UP (1.8.A.1b)

CENTER EXHAUST SHROUD RATTLES

FRONT AND REAR ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES PERISHED

FRONT LISENCE PLATE DAMAGE

Front SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN

NOISY WIPERS

REAR SILENCER OUTER SHELL RUSTED /SPLIT

WINDSHIELD DELAMINATING

Pass 25 Mar 2015
Pass 6 Mar 2014

Unable to read milage

Fail 4 Mar 2014

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Unable to read milage

Pass 6 Mar 2013

signs of coolant around bottom of radiator

Fail 5 Mar 2013

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

signs of coolant around bottom of radiator

Pass 27 Jan 2012
Fail 26 Jan 2012

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 71,718 miles

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

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

slight damage to the nearside front headlamp glass

slight play in the offside front wheel

Fail 13 Mar 2009

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009

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

Pass 8 May 2007 64,914 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 65,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2006 64,141 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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L945 PGU is a 1994 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 L945 PGU, 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 L945 PGU registered?

L945 PGU is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 9 May 1994.

Is L945 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L945 PGU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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