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L855 ULL

1993 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL855 ULL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026

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

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

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025

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

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 203,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 193,986 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 193,722 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded, but no gas leaks

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both [pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 28 Sep 2021 193,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded, but no gas leaks

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both [pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 193,609 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 191,013 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 185,183 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded At rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to fuel pipes

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2013 176,939 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 176,939 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 175,099 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 175,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 172,445 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 166,883 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 157,969 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 42,462 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 34,000 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 28,182 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 27,123 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 27,123 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

nearside front tyre weqaring on inside edge

slight play in steering box

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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L855 ULL is a 1993 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L855 ULL, 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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L855 ULL is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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