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L582 TTS

1993 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,566 mi
Last recorded110,566 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL582 TTS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 110,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 66,285 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 102,293 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 102,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floor and sills corroded

front number plate damaged

fuel and brake pipes corroded

off side front tyre cracked on side walls 225/6015h

oil level low

rear suspension bushs cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2008 95,630 miles

body damage

both front tyres cracked 225/6015

both rear tyres cracked and worn on inner edges

centre exhaust sight blow

fuel cap seal cracked

fuel lines corroded

off side rear arm link some play

Pass 15 Jun 2007 86,877 miles

exhaust corroded

play in streeing box

play in streeing idles

some play in off side front lower ball joint

Pass 22 Jun 2006 83,152 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 82,875 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L582 TTS is a 1993 BMW 520 in Green 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 L582 TTS, 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 L582 TTS registered?

L582 TTS is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L582 TTS safe to buy?

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