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L593 CNA

1993 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,436 mi
Last recorded106,436 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2006
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL593 CNA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2006 106,436 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 106,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear steel fuel pipes starting to corrode

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 CNA is a 1993 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CNA, 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 CNA registered?

L593 CNA is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 6 October 1993.

Is L593 CNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L593 CNA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L593 CNA have outstanding finance?

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