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L151 EGM

1993 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL151 EGM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 131,278 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 131,274 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2018

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 126,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 4 May 2017 126,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 128,290 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 128,290 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 119,225 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 119,255 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside front to rear nearside fuel pipe surface corrosion,

Pass 17 Apr 2013 115,690 miles

rear fuel pipes surface corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2013 115,690 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)

rear fuel pipes surface corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2012 110,664 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 110,664 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 106,096 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 106,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 101,872 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 97,478 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2008 93,031 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 87,839 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 87,839 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 83,592 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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L151 EGM is a 1993 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L151 EGM, 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 L151 EGM registered?

L151 EGM is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 10 August 1993.

Is L151 EGM safe to buy?

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