MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,415 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both Front Suspension Bump Stops Adrift
Exhaust Silencer Rusted And Damaged
Exhaust Silncer Heat Shield Adrift
Various Oil Leaks
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)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Centre exhaust heat shields loose
Nearside and offside front suspension bump stops loose
Rear exhaust silencer dented and in poor condition
Various oil leaks evident
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres worn very thin inside edge
nearside front tryre sidewall damaged but not cut to cords
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K168 FVW is a 1992 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 K168 FVW, 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.
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K168 FVW is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1992.
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