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L183 YTA

1993 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,437 mi
Last recorded130,437 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL183 YTA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2008 130,437 miles

centre eye-level stop lamp not working when foot brake is applied

front anti-roll bar links have their ball joint covers split

metal fuel pipes corroded

offside front shock absorber leaking

windscreen wipers do not operate at a normal speed, only at fast speed and intermittant.

Fail 29 Jan 2008 130,287 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre eye-level stop lamp not working when foot brake is applied

front anti-roll bar links have their ball joint covers split

metal fuel pipes corroded

offside front shock absorber leaking

windscreen wipers do not operate at a normal speed, only at fast speed and intermittant.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 122,832 miles

centre exhaust mounting split.

metal fuel pipes corroded.

nearside front lower suspension ball joint worn.

offside front shock absorber leaking.

Pass 26 Jan 2006 117,929 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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L183 YTA is a 1993 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L183 YTA, 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 L183 YTA registered?

L183 YTA is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 5 October 1993.

Is L183 YTA safe to buy?

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