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L531 KRF

1994 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,315 mi
Last recorded144,315 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL531 KRF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2009 144,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

slight cracking rear susp bushes

Pass 6 Mar 2008 131,654 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 131,592 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 122,520 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 113,465 miles

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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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L531 KRF is a 1994 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L531 KRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L531 KRF?

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What year was L531 KRF registered?

L531 KRF is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 15 February 1994.

Is L531 KRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L531 KRF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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