MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,844 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
nearside rear tyre worn outer edge
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
sump cracked
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s & o/s rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode
rear steel fuel pipes starting to corrode
slight deterioration of front number plate
slight harshness in steering
slight run out of front brakes
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
n/s & o/s rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode
rear steel fuel pipes starting to corrode
slight deterioration of front number plate
slight harshness in steering
slight run out of front brakes
Nail in offside rear tyre
both f/ bonnet support stuts very weak
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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L314 FOV is a 1994 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 L314 FOV, 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 L314 FOV registered?
L314 FOV is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 23 February 1994.
Is L314 FOV safe to buy?
The MOT history for L314 FOV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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