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K195 MWM

1992 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,194 mi
Last recorded129,194 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK195 MWM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 129,194 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm from steering box to rack marked with paint (2.2.B.1f)

front wipers split

prop shaft rubber mount worn

rear tyres inner wall split not to cord 225 60 15

Fail 12 Aug 2016 129,194 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm from steering box to rack marked with paint (2.2.B.1f)

front wipers split

prop shaft rubber mount worn

rear tyres inner wall split not to cord 225 60 15

Pass 28 May 2015 125,691 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyres innerwalls split not to cord 215 60 15

oil level low

Pass 29 Apr 2014 120,926 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 117,793 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 117,793 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 108,716 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 105,843 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 104,282 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 103,337 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 103,334 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 100,155 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 100,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 96,577 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 94,477 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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K195 MWM is a 1992 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K195 MWM, 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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K195 MWM is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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