MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,116 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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F196 LPL is a 1988 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1988 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 127,324 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 F196 LPL, 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 38 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F196 LPL registered?
F196 LPL is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 2 September 1988.
Is F196 LPL safe to buy?
The MOT history for F196 LPL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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