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L185 GYO

1993 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,565 mi
Last recorded174,565 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 GYO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 174,565 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 174,560 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 160,055 miles

front number plate poor condition

rear fuel pipes in poor condition

front brake pad look low

Fail 1 Sep 2009 160,052 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 161,023 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 161,017 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 153,268 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 153,252 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 144,711 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 135,746 miles

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.

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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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.

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