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L955 PGU

1994 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,177 mi
Last recorded98,177 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL955 PGU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 98,177 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 84,699 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 81,407 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear bumper insecure

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 74,819 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front screen lightly scored

gearbox damp

metal fuel pipes corroded

rear anti roll bar link rod bushes perishing

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust box in poor condition

scratches all round vehicle

slight movement in steering link arms

Pass 24 Sep 2009 72,763 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust corroded

front and rear bumpers damaged

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

slight movement in steering arms

Pass 17 Sep 2008 70,828 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear exhaust box in poor condition and has pin hole

scratches on front window screen

Pass 25 Sep 2007 69,558 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 69,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear bumpers damaged

fuel cap flap missing

rear underside fuel pipes corroded

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 21 Sep 2006 66,377 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 66,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 54,075 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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L955 PGU is a 1994 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 L955 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 L955 PGU registered?

L955 PGU is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 23 May 1994.

Is L955 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L955 PGU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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