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K243 SHR

1993 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,945 mi
Last recorded184,945 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK243 SHR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 184,945 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 184,945 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 178,000 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 168,561 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 162,623 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 130,882 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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K243 SHR is a 1993 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K243 SHR, 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

How do I check the history of K243 SHR?

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What year was K243 SHR registered?

K243 SHR is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K243 SHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K243 SHR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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