MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,346 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Non standard exhaust but not excessively noisey at various revs
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Non standard exhaust but not excessively noisey at various revs
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside antiroll bar drop link bottom rubber split
Nearside track rod rubber split
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Visual check only child seat fitted
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside antiroll bar drop link bottom rubber split
Nearside track rod rubber split
Visual check only child seat fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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L265 GUW is a 1993 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 L265 GUW, 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 L265 GUW registered?
L265 GUW is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 1993.
Is L265 GUW safe to buy?
The MOT history for L265 GUW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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