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Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear exhaust has splash of oil slick possible previous repair
parking brake just met the legal requirement
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in grooves and outer wall grooved (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear exhaust has splash of oil slick possible previous repair
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective light on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
oil leak
oil level over max
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective light on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
oil leak
oil level over max
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
cracks betweem tread n/s/f.o/s/f.o/s/r
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
nail in tyre
nail in tyre
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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L88 SYA is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
Across all 2003 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 84,985 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 L88 SYA, 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 23 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was L88 SYA registered?
L88 SYA is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 14 May 2003.
Is L88 SYA safe to buy?
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