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L644 HOP

1993 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,427 mi
Last recorded162,427 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL644 HOP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 162,427 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 162,427 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 160,553 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front link bar boots split

rear number plte fading

Fail 18 May 2009 160,546 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front link bar boots split

rear number plte fading

Pass 5 Apr 2008 148,352 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 148,352 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 134,175 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2006 120,582 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 120,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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L644 HOP is a 1993 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L644 HOP, 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 L644 HOP registered?

L644 HOP is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L644 HOP safe to buy?

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