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L255 DOA

1993 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,476 mi
Last recorded125,476 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL255 DOA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 125,476 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2017 125,474 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2016 118,936 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 112,988 miles

Both rear tyres perished and wearing close to legal limit.

Brake and fuel pipes corroded.

Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 13 Nov 2014 109,880 miles

All fuel pipes corroded

Centre exhaust rubber split but system still adequately supported

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside and Offside rear seat belts slow to retract

Nearside front drop link rubber split

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear brake pipes

Wear in nearside rear torque reaction bushes

Fail 5 Nov 2014 109,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

center exhaust rubber mounting is split

rear fuel pipes are corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2013 108,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 106,836 miles

rear spring cups rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2011 103,026 miles

Front tyres wearing outer edges.

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 99,750 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2009 97,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 94,103 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 88,420 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 81,853 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 81,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L255 DOA is a 1993 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L255 DOA, 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 L255 DOA registered?

L255 DOA is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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