MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,436 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front wipers slightly worn
both rear anti-roll bar drop links perished
child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, not allowing full inspection of seat belt
front brake pads getting low
front discs slightly lipped
nearside front wiper does not fit to windscreen screen correctly
nosie when turning steering wheel
offside rear brake pad wear sensor not connected
oil leak around engine and gearbox
oil leak around rear diff
small crack to front number plate
small exhaust blow from middle to rear exhaust clamp
both front wipers slightly worn
both rear anti-roll bar drop links perished
child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, not allowing full inspection of seat belt
front brake pads getting low
front discs slightly lipped
nearside front wiper does not fit to windscreen screen correctly
nosie when turning steering wheel
offside rear brake pad wear sensor not connected
oil leak around engine and gearbox
oil leak around rear diff
small crack to front number plate
small exhaust blow from middle to rear exhaust clamp
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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L420 VLO is a 1993 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 L420 VLO, 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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L420 VLO is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 10 November 1993.
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