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IBZ 4127

1993 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,238 mi
Last recorded60,238 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIBZ 4127
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 60,238 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 58,774 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 57,376 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 56,295 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 56,289 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheating (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 55,502 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 545,787 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 53,544 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 52,957 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 52,495 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 52,107 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 52,104 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 51,528 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 51,108 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 51,108 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 50,549 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 49,676 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 49,068 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 48,033 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 47,386 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 46,758 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 45,795 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 45,168 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 45,160 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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IBZ 4127 is a 1993 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 IBZ 4127, 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

How do I check the history of IBZ 4127?

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What year was IBZ 4127 registered?

IBZ 4127 is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is IBZ 4127 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IBZ 4127 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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