MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
fuel pipes corroded
gearbox damp
nearside front door lock missing
nearside front headlight cracked
nearside radiator leaking
all brake discs surface corroded
all coil springs corroded
bonnet dented
both front brake pipes corroded
both rear anti-roll bar drop links perished
brake light on dash
front to rear brake pipes corroded
nearside rear electric window button missing
nearside rear outer door handle cover missing
offside front front suspension arm inner bush has movement
offside front indicator cracked
offside front seat rear upholstry missing
offside rear lamp cracked
power steering pipe corroded
rear wiper missing
scuttle panel missing
slight movement in steering box
steering column cover missing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
all brake discs surface corroded
all coil springs corroded
bonnet dented
both front brake pipes corroded
both rear anti-roll bar drop links perished
brake light on dash
exhaust system corroded
front to rear brake pipes corroded
fuel pipes corroded
gearbox damp
nearside front door lock missing
nearside front headlight cracked
nearside radiator leaking
nearside rear electric window button missing
nearside rear outer door handle cover missing
offside front front suspension arm inner bush has movement
offside front indicator cracked
offside front seat rear upholstry missing
offside rear lamp cracked
power steering pipe corroded
rear wiper missing
scuttle panel missing
slight movement in steering box
steering column cover missing
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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L591 OUA is a 1993 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 L591 OUA, 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 L591 OUA registered?
L591 OUA is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1993.
Is L591 OUA safe to buy?
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