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L666 LOU

1993 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

199,259 mi
Last recorded199,259 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 LOU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2013 199,259 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 113,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 112,097 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 109,026 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 106,639 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 102,719 miles

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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L666 LOU is a 1993 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L666 LOU, 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.

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What year was L666 LOU registered?

L666 LOU is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 27 July 1993.

Is L666 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L666 LOU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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