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L612 FGM

1993 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,321 mi
Last recorded174,321 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL612 FGM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 174,321 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 172,526 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 169,170 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 166,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 162,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 150,108 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 150,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2007 147,018 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 147,016 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 145,262 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 145,262 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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L612 FGM is a 1993 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L612 FGM, 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 L612 FGM registered?

L612 FGM is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L612 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L612 FGM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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