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L417 ULC

1993 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL417 ULC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front to rear petrol pipes corroed x 2

Fail 27 May 2011

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front to rear petrol pipes corroed x 2

Pass 28 May 2010

Both rear spring coroded

engine and drive train oily

fuel lines corroded

o/s/f anti-roll bar bush spilt

wipers smear screen

Fail 28 May 2010

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

Both rear spring coroded

engine and drive train oily

fuel lines corroded

o/s/f anti-roll bar bush spilt

wipers smear screen

Pass 28 May 2009

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s wiper blades split

o/s/f anti-roll bar droplink top ball joint giater split

temp repair made to rear exhaust

Fail 27 May 2009

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s wiper blades split

o/s/f anti-roll bar droplink top ball joint giater split

Pass 31 May 2008 91,579 miles

exhaust corroded

fuel lines corroded

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/r shock damp

rear brakepipes corroded

slight play at o/s/f wheel

windscreen chip on zone b

windscreen marked

Fail 30 May 2008 91,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded

fuel lines corroded

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/r shock damp

rear brakepipes corroded

slight play at o/s/f wheel

windscreen chip on zone b

windscreen marked

Pass 30 May 2007 89,067 miles

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

Odometer Illegable

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2007 89,067 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Odometer Illegable

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 May 2006 88,498 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 88,498 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L417 ULC is a 1993 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L417 ULC, 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 L417 ULC registered?

L417 ULC is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 16 September 1993.

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