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L552 GHV

1993 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,936 mi
Last recorded84,936 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL552 GHV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 84,936 miles

nearside mirror cracked

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 79,263 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 79,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2008 73,036 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 67,555 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 63,981 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 63,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

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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L552 GHV 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 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 L552 GHV, 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 L552 GHV registered?

L552 GHV is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 3 August 1993.

Is L552 GHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L552 GHV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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