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L590 VLP

1993 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,864 mi
Last recorded47,864 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL590 VLP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 47,864 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 45,739 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 43,285 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 41,421 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 41,421 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L590 VLP is a 1993 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L590 VLP, 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

How do I check the history of L590 VLP?

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What year was L590 VLP registered?

L590 VLP is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 19 November 1993.

Is L590 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L590 VLP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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