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L270 OUB

1993 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

168,349 mi
Last recorded168,349 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL270 OUB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 168,349 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 167,818 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 167,452 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 165,651 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 164,873 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 163,510 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 158,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 152,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 147,460 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 147,433 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both rear floors corroded.

Brake pipes greased.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside front floor corroded.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 145,132 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 145,132 miles

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)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 143,818 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 138,464 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 138,464 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 133,477 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 125,640 miles

O/S/R INNER LINK BAR SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 6 Oct 2007 116,122 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 105,984 miles

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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L270 OUB is a 1993 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L270 OUB, 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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L270 OUB is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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