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L787 FKJ

1994 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL787 FKJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2019

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

Pass 18 May 2018 134,219 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 134,161 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 134,109 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 134,079 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 134,057 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 134,029 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 133,768 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 9 Jun 2011 133,641 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 133,641 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 133,373 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 133,373 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 132,487 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 131,199 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 125,769 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 119,335 miles

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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L787 FKJ is a 1994 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L787 FKJ, 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 L787 FKJ registered?

L787 FKJ is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 21 March 1994.

Is L787 FKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L787 FKJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L787 FKJ have outstanding finance?

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