MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,956 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
nearside front tyre tread bald on inside edge/just passable 225/60r15 96v alloy rim
nearside rear top road spring mounting corroding/coming adrift
offside and nearside front brake pipes corroding
slight play/wear in offside and nearside front suspension anti link bars also slight play/wear in offside and nearside front steering arm idlers
various suspension bushes perishing
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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L281 NWJ is a 1993 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1993 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 119,252 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 L281 NWJ, 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 33 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L281 NWJ registered?
L281 NWJ is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 16 December 1993.
Is L281 NWJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for L281 NWJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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