MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,634 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all fuel pipes corroded
both front tyres slightly cracked allround
centre exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated but been slightly repaired
o/s/f shock absorber slightly damp
rear exhaust silencer badly deteriorated
Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
both front tyres outer edges.
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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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L218 SGW is a 1994 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 L218 SGW, 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 L218 SGW registered?
L218 SGW is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1994.
Is L218 SGW safe to buy?
The MOT history for L218 SGW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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