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K103 XDW

1992 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,144 mi
Last recorded69,144 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK103 XDW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 69,144 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 68,112 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s front and rear floor to sills rusted

Pass 14 Mar 2011 66,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 64,619 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 62,775 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 62,775 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 60,737 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 60,737 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 57,678 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 57,678 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 41,674 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 41,674 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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K103 XDW is a 1992 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 132,944 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 K103 XDW, 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 34 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 K103 XDW registered?

K103 XDW is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 5 August 1992.

Is K103 XDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K103 XDW shows 12 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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