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L566 GHV

1993 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,693 mi
Last recorded150,693 miles
Recorded on12 May 2006
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL566 GHV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2006 150,693 miles

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

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

corrosion started on underbody in various areas

exhaust rubber mountings starting to perish

Fail 8 May 2006 150,693 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

corrosion started on underbody in various areas

exhaust rubber mountings starting to perish

rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 16 May 2005 143,316 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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L566 GHV is a 1993 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L566 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 L566 GHV registered?

L566 GHV is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L566 GHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L566 GHV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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