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L868 LBV

1993 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,819 mi
Last recorded122,819 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL868 LBV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 122,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Covered in grease ()

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

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

Rear sub frame bushes slightly perished

Fail 6 Jan 2024 122,815 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Covered in grease ()

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

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

Rear sub frame bushes slightly perished

Pass 13 Jul 2022

Fuel hose deteriorated front to rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 122,509 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Jun 2019 121,590 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018
Fail 15 Jun 2018

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 120,352 miles

Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 120,194 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 118,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 14 May 2013 118,245 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 118,243 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 116,704 miles

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

TWO LITRES OIL

Fail 3 May 2011 115,292 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 3 May 2011 115,292 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 113,521 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 113,506 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 111,834 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 108,773 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 106,920 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2006 104,705 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 104,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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L868 LBV is a 1993 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L868 LBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L868 LBV registered?

L868 LBV is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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