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L287 AUS

1994 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,055 mi
Last recorded177,055 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL287 AUS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 177,055 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 177,054 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 172,039 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 167,470 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 163,984 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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L287 AUS is a 1994 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L287 AUS, 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 L287 AUS registered?

L287 AUS is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 7 January 1994.

Is L287 AUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L287 AUS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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