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L893 GHM

1993 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

210,257 mi
Last recorded210,257 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL893 GHM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 210,257 miles

Centre exhaust support grommet is deteriorated.

Front Wipers show signs of deterioration.

Fuel pipes are corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 206,927 miles

Both front tyres perrished

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

Corrosion to both outer sill and floor pan of vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 206,911 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres perrished

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

Corrosion to both outer sill and floor pan of vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 203,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 203,342 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 198,772 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 198,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight noise.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 198,765 miles

All four brake discs slightly pitted.

Slight oil leak.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 198,765 miles

All four brake discs slightly pitted.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight oil leak.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 196,676 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2008 194,313 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 191,731 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 199,737 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 188,219 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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L893 GHM is a 1993 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L893 GHM, 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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L893 GHM is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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