MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
boot split on o/s/f anti roll bar link
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)
Propshaft component defective
front shockabsorbers worn,metal fuel pipes front to rear very rusty.
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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J294 LGL is a 1991 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1991 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 136,954 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 J294 LGL, 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 35 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J294 LGL is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1991.
Is J294 LGL safe to buy?
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