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L118 FPL

1994 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,893 mi
Last recorded94,893 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL118 FPL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 94,893 miles

nearside front indicator lens cracked

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer edge

rear axle bushes weak

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear number plate faded

rear pads low

some play in steering box

Pass 13 Oct 2010 91,364 miles

fuel tank to filter hose starting to perish

Fail 13 Oct 2010 91,364 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel tank to filter hose starting to perish

Pass 13 Oct 2009 89,054 miles

front exhaust braket loose

play in steering shaft lower

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight steering box leak

Pass 20 Oct 2008 86,442 miles

play in steering column sliding joint

sealing grommet missing from offside floor pan and not fitted correctly under nearside front wheel arch allowing water into car

Fail 20 Oct 2008 86,442 miles

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

play in steering column sliding joint

sealing grommet missing from offside floor pan and not fitted correctly under nearside front wheel arch allowing water into car

Pass 22 Oct 2007 83,342 miles

slight oil leak from steering box

slight play in steering box

Pass 19 Oct 2006 79,903 miles

offside rear tyre at 2-3mm

rear silencer corroded

slight oil leak from steering box

slight play in steering box

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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L118 FPL is a 1994 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L118 FPL, 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 L118 FPL registered?

L118 FPL is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 9 June 1994.

Is L118 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L118 FPL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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