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L474 HMO

1993 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,799 mi
Last recorded93,799 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL474 HMO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 93,799 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 98,234 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 98,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 92,232 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

all four coil springs rusted

all four fuel pipes slight corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2015 92,232 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all four coil springs rusted

all four fuel pipes slight corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2014 91,163 miles

BOTH REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 91,163 miles

BOTH REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 10 Sep 2013 90,030 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2012 88,807 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 88,807 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 87,167 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 85,530 miles

front tyres splits in outside walls

Fail 11 Sep 2010 85,530 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front tyres splits in outside walls

Pass 11 Sep 2009 83,096 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 80,441 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 78,838 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 75,976 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 71,473 miles

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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L474 HMO is a 1993 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L474 HMO, 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 L474 HMO registered?

L474 HMO is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 1993.

Is L474 HMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L474 HMO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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