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L677 OYB

1993 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,124 mi
Last recorded106,124 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL677 OYB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 106,124 miles

Both side rear coil springs slightly corroded. Both side rear fuel pipes slightly corroded. Offside rear tyre worn close to limit. Both side front tyre edges worn slightly.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 100,399 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 100,399 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 95,769 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 89,042 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

exhaust backbox slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2011 88,161 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 86,818 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 86,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 85,367 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 85,367 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 83,572 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 80,875 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 80,516 miles

offside rear tyre nearing limits // rear brake pipes corroded//

Pass 22 Dec 2005 75,525 miles

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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L677 OYB is a 1993 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 L677 OYB, 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 L677 OYB registered?

L677 OYB is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 16 December 1993.

Is L677 OYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L677 OYB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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