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L653 XLK

1993 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,423 mi
Last recorded75,423 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL653 XLK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 75,423 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 67,028 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 55,027 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/central/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribed areas and both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2020 49,168 miles

Rear Outer Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underbody is heavily sealed

Fail 29 Jun 2018 49,148 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 48,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear metal petrol pipes badly corroaded

under side of car is badly rusted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 47,669 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all flexi hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steel fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 46,599 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 45,487 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 44,121 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 44,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 43,071 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 43,057 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 41,738 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 41,721 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 39,546 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 36,474 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 34,909 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres perished

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2008 34,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres perished

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2007 34,067 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 33,360 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 33,347 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Clean and grease brake pipes

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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L653 XLK is a 1993 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L653 XLK, 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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L653 XLK is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 6 August 1993.

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