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L228 FRX

1993 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,769 mi
Last recorded158,769 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL228 FRX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2009 158,769 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 158,769 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 157,683 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 157,683 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 155,202 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 155,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 151,391 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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L228 FRX is a 1993 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 L228 FRX, 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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What year was L228 FRX registered?

L228 FRX is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 24 September 1993.

Is L228 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L228 FRX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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