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L573 GUU

1993 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,448 mi
Last recorded160,448 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL573 GUU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 160,448 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Power steering pipe's damp

perishing and cracking to n/s rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2011 153,512 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

can't see front brake pad's easey,

power steering weeping n/s front

Fail 1 Feb 2011 153,490 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

can't see front brake pad's easey,

power steering weeping n/s front

Pass 4 Feb 2010 147,765 miles

slight play detected at steering wheel\exhaust corroded\brake and fuel pipes corroded\brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2009 147,754 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres getting low

front and rear brake discs rusty

rear drop link bushes perished

Pass 27 Apr 2009 147,754 miles

both rear tyres getting low

front and rear brake discs rusty

rear drop link bushes perished

Pass 3 Jan 2007 139,841 miles

minor exhaust blow from around centre exhaust joints

Pass 4 Jan 2006 136,244 miles

slight exhaust blow from middle box

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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L573 GUU is a 1993 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L573 GUU, 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 L573 GUU registered?

L573 GUU is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 25 August 1993.

Is L573 GUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L573 GUU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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