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L593 APK

1993 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,090 mi
Last recorded98,090 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL593 APK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 98,090 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 93,252 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 93,252 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 86,970 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 86,970 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 8,119 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 75,479 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 75,479 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 69,672 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front antiroll bar drop links slight play

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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L593 APK is a 1993 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L593 APK, 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 L593 APK registered?

L593 APK is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 14 October 1993.

Is L593 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L593 APK shows 9 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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