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K189 WNB

1992 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,925 mi
Last recorded98,925 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK189 WNB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 98,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 97,557 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 96,075 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 96,075 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2009 93,923 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 30,818 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 30,817 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2007 87,893 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 87,893 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 May 2006 83,847 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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K189 WNB is a 1992 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K189 WNB, 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 K189 WNB registered?

K189 WNB is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 13 August 1992.

Is K189 WNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K189 WNB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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