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L211 FAN

1993 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,507 mi
Last recorded151,507 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL211 FAN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Apr 2011 151,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advanced wear detected at both sides rear forward subframe bushes not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria

both sides front to rear ( 2 ) metal brake pipes & both sides ( 2 ) rear metal brake pipes corrodded not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria

Pass 6 Apr 2010 148,544 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 144,928 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 140,243 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 133,461 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 118,489 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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L211 FAN is a 1993 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L211 FAN, 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 L211 FAN registered?

L211 FAN is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 26 August 1993.

Is L211 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L211 FAN shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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