MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,908 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))
Stop lamp not working Front brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front and rear tyre valve locking nuts loose
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
How Reliable is the BMW F Series?
Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P42 VWL is a 1996 BMW F Series in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1996 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 20,483 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P42 VWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 30 years old, this BMW F Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P42 VWL registered?
P42 VWL is a 1996 BMW F Series, first registered on 2 August 1996.
Is P42 VWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for P42 VWL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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