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L533 ULL

1993 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,132 mi
Last recorded185,132 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL533 ULL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 185,132 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 185,131 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 181,973 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

surface rust under the car

Fail 5 Apr 2011 181,970 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

surface rust under the car

Pass 6 Apr 2010 179,459 miles

corrosion rear fuel pipes

outer skin rear box coming away

slight corrosion osr outer sill

Fail 1 Apr 2010 179,449 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion rear fuel pipes

outer skin rear box coming away

slight corrosion osr outer sill

Pass 6 Apr 2009 177,221 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 175,202 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 17,125 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 170,979 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 166,276 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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L533 ULL is a 1993 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc 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 L533 ULL, 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 L533 ULL registered?

L533 ULL is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 17 September 1993.

Is L533 ULL safe to buy?

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