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L471 KTO

1993 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

175,584 mi
Last recorded175,584 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL471 KTO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 175,584 miles

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

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

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

all rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 173,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

centre wheel caps fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2011 170,042 miles

Oil leak

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

centre wheel caps fitted

nsf/osf sills corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2011 170,032 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

centre wheel caps fitted

nsf/osf sills corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2010 164,201 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2009 154,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 149,901 miles

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

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

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jun 2007 146,076 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 139,297 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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L471 KTO is a 1993 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L471 KTO, 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 L471 KTO registered?

L471 KTO is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L471 KTO safe to buy?

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