MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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