MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,637 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
center exhaust mount split
fuel pipes heavly corroded
gearbox to propshaft drive doughnut starting to break up
play and corrosion in both rear axle support trunion knuckles
surface corrosion to underbody brake pipes
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
center exhaust mount split
fuel pipes heavly corroded
gearbox to propshaft drive doughnut starting to break up
play and corrosion in both rear axle support trunion knuckles
surface corrosion to underbody brake pipes
DRIVERS WINDOW NOT WORKING
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
DRIVERS WINDOW NOT WORKING
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
brake pad warning light on
rear fuel pipes showing signs of surface corrosion
brake pad warning light on
rear fuel pipes showing signs of surface corrosion
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Surface corrosion to metal fuel pipes. †
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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L408 UGO is a 1993 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 L408 UGO, 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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L408 UGO is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 9 November 1993.
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