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K2 WAX

1993 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 WAX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

brake pipes and fuel pipes greased

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

exhaust outer skins starting to deteriorate

fuel line behind fuel tank corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2025

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust outer skins starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Aug 2024

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (glued/sealed) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 53,562 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,512 miles

Nearside rear tyre outerwall perished and cracked.

Wettness on engine sump

Fail 19 Mar 2012 53,512 miles

Nearside rear tyre outerwall perished and cracked.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wettness on engine sump

Fail 5 Apr 2011 53,452 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 53,452 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 53,328 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 53,328 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 53,071 miles

Damage to nearside rear wheel arch

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear wiper rubber split

Wettness on power steering pipe/hose from steering box to steering pump.

Fail 21 Apr 2009 53,071 miles

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

Damage to nearside rear wheel arch

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear wiper rubber split

Wettness on power steering pipe/hose from steering box to steering pump.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 52,580 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 52,580 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 51,369 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 50,975 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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K2 WAX is a 1993 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K2 WAX, 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 K2 WAX registered?

K2 WAX is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 4 May 1993.

Is K2 WAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K2 WAX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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