MOT Status
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57,621 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At a joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Frontal (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At a joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust heat shield loose
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
airbag warning lamp illuminated
airbag warning lamp illuminated
n/s/f wiper blade torn
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres nearing wear indicators
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
exhaust tailpipe heat shield loose
front brake pads wearing low
oil leak at gear box
rear tyres wearing low
slight smear from wipers
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front exhaust bracket loose & corroded
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
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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L536 PES is a 1993 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 L536 PES, 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 L536 PES registered?
L536 PES is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 1 December 1993.
Is L536 PES safe to buy?
The MOT history for L536 PES shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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