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L675 ADF

1994 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

164,888 mi
Last recorded164,888 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL675 ADF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 164,888 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 161,556 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 158,833 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 155,990 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 153,995 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 152,225 miles

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 148,707 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 143,721 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 137,671 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 129,849 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 129,437 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 121,838 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 114,158 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 107,670 miles

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

slight distorsion offside front tyre when rotated

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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L675 ADF is a 1994 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L675 ADF, 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 L675 ADF registered?

L675 ADF is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 7 January 1994.

Is L675 ADF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L675 ADF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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