MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,257 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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.
All four brake discs slightly pitted.
Slight oil leak.
All four brake discs slightly pitted.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Slight oil leak.
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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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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