MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,792 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Both rear axle bushes (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer CV boot split
Front Steering locking device insecure Both track rod ends (2.2.C.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure Lower attachment point (2.7.2b)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Both rear axle bushes (2.4.F.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre section (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer CV boot split
Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/f outter trackrod end has slight play
o/s/f inner trackrod end has slight play
o/s/f n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges
o/s/r tyre wear
rear no.plate delamination
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L871 CFR is a 1994 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 L871 CFR, 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 L871 CFR registered?
L871 CFR is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 27 January 1994.
Is L871 CFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for L871 CFR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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