MOT Status
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chips in the windscreen
nearside & offside outer sills are damaged
nearside front tyre has side wall damage
offside wiper is split
steering is notchy
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
chip in the windscreen
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
fuel pipes are corroded
play in the steering column
fuel pipes are corroded
o/s/f antiroll bar drop link dust cover is split
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
fuel pipes are corroded
o/s/f antiroll bar drop link dust cover is split
slight play in steering coloumn
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside dip headlamp pattern poor water on lens
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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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L498 SAV is a 1994 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 L498 SAV, 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 L498 SAV registered?
L498 SAV is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 18 March 1994.
Is L498 SAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for L498 SAV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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