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K166 EYH

1992 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,823 mi
Last recorded146,823 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK166 EYH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 146,823 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 142,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes to fuel tank ()

offside track rod end gaiter losing grease

Pass 10 Mar 2021 139,222 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded by rear axle ()

centre exhaust box rusty/deteriorated

offside track rod end gaiter losing grease

Fail 8 Mar 2021 139,222 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded by rear axle ()

centre exhaust box rusty/deteriorated

offside track rod end gaiter losing grease

Pass 12 Mar 2020 135,772 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 12 Mar 2020 135,772 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Mar 2019 130,498 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Coolant leak from radiator area ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear shocker bump stops perished/fallen apart

power steering hose weeping

Pass 28 Mar 2018

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop perished

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop perished

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop perished

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop perished

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2017

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn too excess (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to excess (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop perished

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop perished

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 77,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 76,463 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 76,378 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front suspension bump stop perished

offside front suspension bump stop perished

Pass 10 Mar 2014 74,515 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 74,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 72,448 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 70,290 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 68,505 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 67,160 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 66,641 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 65,650 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 64,725 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 64,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 63,988 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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K166 EYH is a 1992 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K166 EYH, 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 K166 EYH registered?

K166 EYH is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 24 August 1992.

Is K166 EYH safe to buy?

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