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K232 JRB

1993 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,804 mi
Last recorded73,804 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK232 JRB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 73,804 miles

Front registration plate in poor condition

Fuel filter heavily corroded but not leaking

Fuel lines heavily corroded but not leaking

Handbrake travel high

Fail 29 Nov 2012 73,793 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate in poor condition

Fuel filter heavily corroded but not leaking

Fuel lines heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 9 Dec 2011 69,309 miles

nearside front floor to sill

Fail 6 Dec 2011 69,256 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nearside front floor to sill

Pass 27 Nov 2010 64,521 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 59,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 59,582 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 54,536 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 54,435 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 48,081 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 47,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 41,670 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 35,392 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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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K232 JRB is a 1993 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 K232 JRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K232 JRB registered?

K232 JRB is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K232 JRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K232 JRB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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