MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,565 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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N/S/R tyre below 2mm
Rear fuel pipes very poor
Varios brake pipes corroded
o/S/R tyre worn inner edge
wiper action poor
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
N/S/R tyre below 2mm
Rear fuel pipes very poor
Varios brake pipes corroded
o/S/R tyre worn inner edge
wiper action poor
front number plate poor condition
rear fuel pipes in poor condition
front brake pad look low
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
front brake pad look low
front number plate poor condition
rear fuel pipes in poor condition
ABS light wqas not working furing test. Now works . Mointer . Will be tested on retest.
Rust comimg out of 3/4 rear subframe mounting bolt-bushes
Slight column play
Wiper action poor
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
ABS light wqas not working furing test. Now works . Mointer . Will be tested on retest.
Rust comimg out of 3/4 rear subframe mounting bolt-bushes
Slight column play
Wiper action poor
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil level low
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L185 GYO is a 1993 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 L185 GYO, 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 L185 GYO registered?
L185 GYO is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 6 October 1993.
Is L185 GYO safe to buy?
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