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L202 LRR

1993 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

49,174 mi
Last recorded49,174 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL202 LRR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 49,174 miles

front and rear brake pipes becoming corroded

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - some suspension/brake component's

Pass 10 Jul 2020 48,889 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded (covered in grease)

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle (some suspension and brake components)

Pass 12 Jul 2019 48,410 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded. (covered in grease)

Pass 11 Jul 2018 47,743 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2017 47,026 miles

advise engine leaking oil slightly underside

advise n/s/r and o/s/r coils springs becoming corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 46,342 miles

advise engine leaking oil slightly

advise n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs corroded

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres appraoching 2mm tread wear indicators 225x60x15

Pass 14 Jul 2015 45,485 miles

(advise) both rear coil springs corroded

(advise) both rear tyres approaching 2mm tread wear indicators 225x60x15

(advise) engine leaking oil slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2014 44,557 miles

(advise) inner front brake pads becoming low reccomend replacement near future

Pass 9 Jul 2013 43,531 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 43,531 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

(advise) o/s/f brake pipe becoming corroded reccomend clean and grease

(advise) o/s/r brake pipe becoming corroded reccomend clean and grease

(advise) steel fuel line becoming corroded reccomend clean and grease

Pass 12 Jul 2012 42,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 42,145 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 41,097 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 35,021 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 31,435 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 29,566 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,586 miles

both front tyres on 3mm.

exhaust rear silencer corroding.

front brake discs pitted on inner surfaces.

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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L202 LRR is a 1993 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 L202 LRR, 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 L202 LRR registered?

L202 LRR is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 7 August 1993.

Is L202 LRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L202 LRR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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