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L351 AFK

1993 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,685 mi
Last recorded149,685 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2006
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL351 AFK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2006 149,685 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 149,685 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION

N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL IN POOR CONDITION

PARKING BRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

REAR TYRES NEAR LIMITS

STRONG ADVISE .FUEL PIPES IN VERY POOR CONDITON

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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L351 AFK is a 1993 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L351 AFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L351 AFK?

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What year was L351 AFK registered?

L351 AFK is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 9 December 1993.

Is L351 AFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L351 AFK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L351 AFK have outstanding finance?

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