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L685 TBP

1993 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

101,903 mi
Last recorded101,903 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL685 TBP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 101,903 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 93,771 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 87,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front steering idler play

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021

Nearside Front steering idler slight play.

Pass 14 Oct 2020 73,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front steering idler slight play

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 73,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front steering idler slight play

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 73,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn steering idler (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 72,357 miles

Nearside Front steering idler slight play

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Oct 2017 71,523 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 70,791 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Nov 2015 70,113 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 70,110 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 69,221 miles

hazard switch some times stays on or off

Pass 4 Nov 2013 68,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 66,869 miles

nearside and offside front and offside rear top shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2011 65,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 65,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 64,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear side light slightly dim

Pass 4 Nov 2009 62,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 60,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 59,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2006 57,827 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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L685 TBP is a 1993 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L685 TBP, 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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L685 TBP is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 11 November 1993.

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