MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,295 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre is getting low on the tread
rear number plate is starting to deteriorate
steering ball joint has slight lpay
offside front tyre low on the edges and has cracks on the side wall
rear tyres getting low on the tread
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
offside front tyre low on the edges and has cracks on the side wall
rear tyres getting low on the tread
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside front wiper blade is split
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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L234 PAV is a 1993 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 L234 PAV, 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 L234 PAV registered?
L234 PAV is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 4 December 1993.
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