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L655 FPJ

1994 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,237 mi
Last recorded135,237 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL655 FPJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2012 135,237 miles

exhaust outter cover corroided NOT blowing

Pass 7 Feb 2011 133,807 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 128,429 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 128,429 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 122,371 miles

Front exhaust heat shields insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 116,819 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 116,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 101,307 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 110,132 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 104,007 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 104,007 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

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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L655 FPJ is a 1994 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L655 FPJ, 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 L655 FPJ registered?

L655 FPJ is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 15 June 1994.

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