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L177 JEH

1993 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,664 mi
Last recorded68,664 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL177 JEH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,664 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 68,658 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 66,372 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 66,372 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 59,964 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 59,959 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,972 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 56,966 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 51,952 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 51,947 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 45,554 miles

front number plate cracked

offside rear subframe bush slight movement

rear exhaust box rusty

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 14 Mar 2007 45,548 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,687 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2006 39,679 miles

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?

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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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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