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L656 DKR

1994 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,407 mi
Last recorded123,407 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL656 DKR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 123,407 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 122,553 miles

"Knocking" from steering collom hurd on lock to lock check, no causes can be seen but suspect uj

Exhaust down pipe to "cat" heat shield adrift

Front to rear fuel lines slightly coroded

Imballance in hand brake aplication

Near side front track rod end boot split

Near side headlight lense cracked

Near side rear tyre is getting low on tread

Off side main beam lense chgipped

Rear diff damp and noisy

Slight play in both rear void bushes

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 122,553 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

"Knocking" from steering collom hurd on lock to lock check, no causes can be seen but suspect uj

Exhaust down pipe to "cat" heat shield adrift

Front to rear fuel lines slightly coroded

Imballance in hand brake aplication

Near side front track rod end boot split

Near side headlight lense cracked

Near side rear tyre is getting low on tread

Off side main beam lense chgipped

Rear diff damp and noisy

Slight play in both rear void bushes

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 119,823 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 115,577 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

off side front disc face rusty

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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L656 DKR is a 1994 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L656 DKR, 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

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What year was L656 DKR registered?

L656 DKR is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 12 January 1994.

Is L656 DKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L656 DKR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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