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L475 KDP

1994 BMW 520

Maroon Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,345 mi
Last recorded143,345 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL475 KDP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 143,345 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 138,106 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 138,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 131,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 129,482 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 129,482 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 129,082 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 127,320 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2009 127,320 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2008 124,187 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 124,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 122,354 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 122,352 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside rear subframe slightly loose

Pass 4 Mar 2006 118,861 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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L475 KDP is a 1994 BMW 520 in Maroon with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 L475 KDP, 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 L475 KDP registered?

L475 KDP is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 2 June 1994.

Is L475 KDP safe to buy?

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