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L314 FOV

1994 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,844 mi
Last recorded150,844 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL314 FOV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 150,844 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 150,844 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 147,333 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2008 144,847 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 142,145 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 142,143 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 139,080 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both f/ bonnet support stuts very weak

Pass 31 Oct 2005 135,840 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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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?

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