MOT Status
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
brake pipes corroded
front no plate marked
fuel pipes corroded
slight blow centre box
unable to read milage
BOTH NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND MARKED
BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED
BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED
CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION SLIGHT BLOW
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER TATTY OUTER SHIELD BREAKING OFF
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
BOTH NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND MARKED
BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED
BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED
CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION SLIGHT BLOW
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER TATTY OUTER SHIELD BREAKING OFF
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
steering wheel cover fitted
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
clonking noises from front suspension
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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L266 MRC is a 1994 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 L266 MRC, 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 L266 MRC registered?
L266 MRC is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 6 January 1994.
Is L266 MRC safe to buy?
The MOT history for L266 MRC shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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