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L276 VLF

1994 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

208,347 mi
Last recorded208,347 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL276 VLF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2015 208,347 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 203,373 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 195,717 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2012 189,620 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rearexhaust box detoriated

Pass 20 Nov 2011 181,630 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 172,832 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2010 172,678 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2009 166,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2009 166,538 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 166,164 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 152,315 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 142,143 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 133,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L276 VLF is a 1994 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 L276 VLF, 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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L276 VLF is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 26 January 1994.

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