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L216 KMO

1994 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,647 mi
Last recorded164,647 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2006
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL216 KMO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2006 164,647 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2006 164,647 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2005 163,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 163,558 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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L216 KMO is a 1994 BMW 520 in Silver 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 L216 KMO, 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 L216 KMO registered?

L216 KMO is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 19 April 1994.

Is L216 KMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L216 KMO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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