MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,465 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
driver seat torn
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension distorted (2.4.G.4a) DANGEROUS
driver seat torn
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Slight play detected in steering system.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Slight play detected in steering system.
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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L543 OYD is a 1994 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L543 OYD, 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 L543 OYD registered?
L543 OYD is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 1994.
Is L543 OYD safe to buy?
The MOT history for L543 OYD shows 6 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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