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L466 YDF

1993 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

183,475 mi
Last recorded183,475 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL466 YDF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 183,475 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 165,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 141,075 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 131,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 128,703 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs solenoid block slightly corroded (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak gearbox and rear differential ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 113,772 miles

All Rear Suspension Anti Roll Bar Link Rod Bushes Perishing

Both Front Brake Discs Lipped And Worn

Exhaust System Rusted

Front Exhaust Heatshield Adrift

Front Inner Brake Pads Low

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm

Offside Front Tyre 3mm And Wearing On Inner Edge

Fail 9 Sep 2016 113,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All Rear Suspension Anti Roll Bar Link Rod Bushes Perishing

Both Front Brake Discs Lipped And Worn

Exhaust System Rusted

Front Exhaust Heatshield Adrift

Front Inner Brake Pads Low

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Rear Anti Roll Bar Mount Bush Perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm

Offside Front Tyre 3mm And Wearing On Inner Edge

Pass 11 Sep 2015 103,704 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 109,704 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 107,405 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 100,394 miles

O/s/f tyre cracking

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 100,394 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

O/s/f tyre cracking

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 100,934 miles

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

centre exhaust mount loose

clonk in steering

o/sf tyre sidewall cracking

rh ind tell tale audible only

Fail 14 Jun 2011 100,934 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

centre exhaust mount loose

clonk in steering

o/sf tyre sidewall cracking

rh ind tell tale audible only

Pass 10 Jun 2010 102,484 miles

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

Oil leak

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

damage to nearside sill

Pass 10 Jun 2009 101,739 miles

unable to check n/s/r seat belt,child seat fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2009 101,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

unable to check n/s/r seat belt,child seat fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2008 100,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2007 95,950 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 95,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 91,199 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 91,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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L466 YDF is a 1993 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L466 YDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L466 YDF registered?

L466 YDF is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 13 November 1993.

Is L466 YDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L466 YDF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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