MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,664 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front brake hoses starting to perish
front exhaust starting to rust
front/ rear suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar starting to rust
fuel filler flap slight damage
nearside outer sill panel rusty
power steering pipes damp
rear antiroll bar link rod rubbers starting to crack/ perish
rear axle mount pivot bushes starting to crack/ perish
rear exhaust box rusty and pipe small split/ slight leak
slight oil leak
small stone chips in front windscreen
steering column/ box slight movement
tailgate, rear panel, rear arches and doorsteps starting to rust
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front brake hoses starting to perish
front exhaust starting to rust
front/ rear suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar starting to rust
fuel filler flap slight damage
nearside front suspension rear arm inner bush starting to crack/ wear
nearside outer sill panel rusty
offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm
power steering pipes damp
rear antiroll bar link rod rubbers starting to crack/ perish
rear axle mount pivot bushes starting to crack/ perish
rear exhaust box rusty and pipe small split/ slight leak
slight oil leak
small stone chips in front windscreen
steering column/ box slight movement
tailgate, rear panel, rear arches and doorsteps starting to rust
centre exhaust slight leak
check front inner brake pads
doors and rear panel starting to rust
emissions first test failed
exhaust heatshields slightly loose
front antiroll bar link rod cover boots split
front tyre treads inner edges wearing
fuel filler flap slight damage
metal brake and fuel pipes starting to rust
outer sill panels and nearside doorsteps starting to rust
power steering pipes damp- no leak
rear antiroll bar link rods rubbers starting to crack/ perish
rear exhaust rusty
slight oil leak
small stone chips in front windscreen
steering box and steering column slight movement
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
centre exhaust slight leak
check front inner brake pads
doors and rear panel starting to rust
emissions first test failed
exhaust heatshields slightly loose
front antiroll bar link rod cover boots split
front tyre treads inner edges wearing
fuel filler flap slight damage
metal brake and fuel pipes starting to rust
outer sill panels and nearside doorsteps starting to rust
power steering pipes damp- no leak
rear antiroll bar link rods rubbers starting to crack/ perish
rear exhaust rusty
slight oil leak
small stone chips in front windscreen
steering box and steering column slight movement
both front antiroll bar link rods cover boots split
centre exhaust slight leak
doors and rear panel starting to rust
exhaust heatshields slightly loose
metal fuel pipes starting to rust
offside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm
outer sills and nearside doorsteps starting to rust
power steering pipes slightly damp
rear exhaust strating to rust
slight oil leak
small stone chips in front windscreen
steering box and steering column slight movement
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
both front antiroll bar link rods cover boots split
centre exhaust slight leak
doors and rear panel starting to rust
exhaust heatshields slightly loose
metal fuel pipes starting to rust
offside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm
outer sills and nearside doorsteps starting to rust
power steering pipes slightly damp
rear exhaust strating to rust
slight oil leak
small stone chips in front windscreen
steering box and steering column slight movement
centre exhaust starting to rust and slight leak
exhaust heatshields starting to rust
front antiroll bar link rods cover boots split
metal fuel pipes starting to rust
nearside front and rear door steps starting to rust
power steering pipes damp
rear exhaust starting to rust
small stone chips in front windscreen
steering column slight movement
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust heatshields starting to rust
front antiroll bar link rods cover boots split
front number plate cracked
metal fuel pipes starting to rust
nearside front and rear door steps starting to rust
power steering pipes damp
rear exhaust starting to rust
rear number plate starting to discolour
small stone chips in front windscreen
steering column slight movement
front number plate cracked
front suspension lower rear arms inner bushes starting to split/ wear
metal brake pipes starting to rust
metal fuel pipes rusty
nearside rear wheel arch/ doorstep starting to rust
oil leak
power steering pipes damp- no leak
rear diff/ subframe slight movement
rear exhaust rusty
rear number plate starting to discolour
small stone chips in front windscreen
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front number plate cracked
front suspension lower rear arms inner bushes starting to split/ wear
metal brake pipes starting to rust
metal fuel pipes rusty
nearside rear wheel arch/ doorstep starting to rust
oil leak
power steering pipes damp- no leak
rear exhaust rusty
rear number plate starting to discolour
small stone chips in front windscreen
front number plate cracked
offside rear subframe bush slight movement
rear exhaust box rusty
rear number plate starting to discolour
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front number plate cracked
rear exhaust box rusty
rear number plate starting to discolour
rear exhaust box starting to rust
rear number plate starting to discolour
rear subframe front mounting bushes starting to split/wear
small stone chips in front windscreen
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
rear exhaust box starting to rust
rear number plate starting to discolour
rear subframe front mounting bushes starting to split/wear
small stone chips in front windscreen
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L177 JEH is a 1993 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 L177 JEH, 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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L177 JEH is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 12 August 1993.
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