MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Exhaust system insecure RUBBER MOUNT SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust system insecure PIPE BRACKET RUSTED OUT (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH TO REAR CROSS MEMBER AXLE MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
FUEL TANK BREATHER PIPE RUSTED OUT
METAL FUEL PIPES RUSTING OUT
Nearside HEAD LAMP GLASS CRACKED
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FUEL TANK BREATHER PIPE RUSTED OUT
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe slightly damaged TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded FEED AND RETURN ()
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust system insecure RUBBER MOUNT SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CROSS MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FUEL TANK BREATHER PIPE RUSTED OUT
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe slightly damaged TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded FEED AND RETURN ()
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FUEL PIPES FEED AND RETURN DETERIATING
FUELTANK BREATHER PIPES RUSTING OUT
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE AND BRACKET DETERIATED (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)
FUEL PIPES FEED AND RETURN DETERIATING
FUELTANK BREATHER PIPES RUSTING OUT
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE AND BRACKET DETERIATED (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FUEL BREATHER PIPE RUSTED OUT OVER REAR AXLE
Front EXHAUST MOUNT DETERIATING
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced MAIN BEAM (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNT BROKEN (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FUEL BREATHER PIPE RUSTED OUT OVER REAR AXLE
Front EXHAUST MOUNT DETERIATING
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced MAIN BEAM (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre exhaust bracket rusting out
metal fuel breather pipe rusted out
metal fuel pipes rusting out
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Upper 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
centre exhaust bracket rusting out
metal fuel breather pipe rusted out
metal fuel pipes rusting out
gear box exhaust mount in poor condition
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
gear box exhaust mount in poor condition
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
off side front outer sill rusting outside proscribed area
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
off side front outer sill rusting outside proscribed area
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
off side front jacking point rusting out
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
off side front jacking point rusting out
crack in near side head lamp glass
gear box exhaust mount rusting out
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
crack in near side head lamp glass
gear box exhaust mount rusting out
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Main beam headlamp lens cracked.
Slight wear in rear axle carrier bushes.
fuel pipes corroded
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L25 BPG is a 1993 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 L25 BPG, 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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L25 BPG is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 16 August 1993.
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