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L287 NAU

1994 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,114 mi
Last recorded188,114 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL287 NAU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 188,114 miles

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel lines corroded

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 1 Sep 2010 184,220 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame 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)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 184,220 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 175,898 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 175,898 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Inlet rubber pipe is split.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 168,217 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

chip to screen

corner of windscreen in poor condtion damp

corrosion to inner wheel arches

corrosion to o/s wing panel

corrosion to outer sill

gerenal corrosion to boot floor pan

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s mud flap loose

Fail 16 Sep 2008 168,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

chip to screen

corner of windscreen in poor condtion damp

corrosion to inner wheel arches

corrosion to o/s wing panel

corrosion to outer sill

gerenal corrosion to boot floor pan

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s mud flap loose

Pass 8 Nov 2007 165,700 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 157,569 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 152,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

corrosion to rear fuel pipes

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 NAU is a 1994 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NAU, 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 NAU registered?

L287 NAU is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L287 NAU safe to buy?

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