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L699 EGM

1993 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,483 mi
Last recorded126,483 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL699 EGM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 126,483 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 126,483 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre exhaust bracket loose

nearsaide front tyre low

rear tyres low

Pass 23 Feb 2011 12,057 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 111,826 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 104,403 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 104,403 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front tyres slight perishing

Pass 25 Feb 2008 103,525 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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L699 EGM is a 1993 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L699 EGM, 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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L699 EGM is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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