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L606 JJO

1993 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

66,840 mi
Last recorded66,840 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL606 JJO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 66,840 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both outer sill panels corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2011 66,840 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both outer sill panels corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2011 66,796 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front brake hoses perished.

both rear subframe bushes worn and perished.

corrosion both front outer sills.

corrosion brake pipe across back

corrosion front to rear brake pipe.

fuel pipes corroded.

nearside front trackrod end boot spilt.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 60,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

screen wash leak

Fail 8 Jun 2010 60,018 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

screen wash leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 51,626 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 51,626 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 41,026 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 41,026 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

AIR INTACK PIPE WORN AND BEEN TAPE UP

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 30,868 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 30,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 25,493 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 25,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front inner headlamp glass slightly damaged nearside rear tyre slight cut on outer wall of tyre needs changing with spare if good both rear outer void bushes slight play and slightly perrished

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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L606 JJO is a 1993 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 L606 JJO, 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 L606 JJO registered?

L606 JJO is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 23 December 1993.

Is L606 JJO safe to buy?

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