MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,736 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
play in steering.
rear axle bushes splitting.
rear tyres getting low.
underside heavily corroded in places.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
bonnet difficult to open
play in steering
rear axle bushes splitting
rear tyres getting low and cuts in tread
underside and components heavily corroded in places
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
airbag light on
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ALL COIL SPRIMGS HEAVILY CORRODED
ALL DUST COVERS PERISHED
ANTI-ROLL BAR LOOKS BENT
FUEL PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED
MOVEMENT IN STEERING SYSTEM
REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSHES WORN
REAR BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION
REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT
damage to nearside door mirror
fuel pipes corroded
play in both side front hub assemblies
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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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L430 GBW is a 1993 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 L430 GBW, 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 L430 GBW registered?
L430 GBW is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 11 October 1993.
Is L430 GBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for L430 GBW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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