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L146 YFD

1993 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,864 mi
Last recorded114,864 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL146 YFD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 114,864 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2012 114,864 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Outer Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2011 111,551 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 111,551 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 108,671 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 105,746 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)

offside rear light lens cracked

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2008 103,556 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside and offside front tyres wear on inner and outer edge

nearside rear tyre wear on inner and outer edge

Fail 7 Jan 2008 103,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside and offside front tyres wear on inner and outer edge

nearside rear tyre wear on inner and outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2007 96,655 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 96,655 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear lamp broken but not showing white to rear

Pass 5 Jan 2006 91,299 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 91,257 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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.

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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L146 YFD is a 1993 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1993 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 119,252 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L146 YFD, 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 33 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L146 YFD registered?

L146 YFD is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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