MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,696 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN DRIVERS SEAT FRAME
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CPE 286Y is a 1994 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 CPE 286Y, 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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What year was CPE 286Y registered?
CPE 286Y is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 17 June 1994.
Is CPE 286Y safe to buy?
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