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K198 APP

1993 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,757 mi
Last recorded176,757 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK198 APP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 176,757 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

damage to o/s rear tyre inner side wall

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes corroded

idler arm dust cover split

n/s rear light len damage

propshaft coupling perished

rear discs worn

rear pads low

Fail 7 Jul 2009 176,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

damage to o/s rear tyre inner side wall

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes corroded

idler arm dust cover split

o/s rear lens damaged

propshaft coupling perished

rear discs worn

rear pads low

Pass 3 Mar 2008

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 166,907 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 163,798 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 163,797 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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K198 APP is a 1993 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 119,252 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 K198 APP, 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 33 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K198 APP registered?

K198 APP is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 27 January 1993.

Is K198 APP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K198 APP shows 6 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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