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K340 LGU

1993 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,494 mi
Last recorded72,494 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK340 LGU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 72,494 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front seatbelts slow to return, centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,339 miles

front seatbelts slow to return

o/s/f tyre perished

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Jul 2012 71,339 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front seatbelts slow to return

middle exhaust damaged

o/s/f tyre perished

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2011 69,810 miles

centre exhaust damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2011 69,810 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

centre exhaust damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2010 68,439 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 67,511 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 67,502 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2008 65,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 65,376 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 62,757 miles

centre exhaust section damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2006 61,090 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 61,090 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

slight play in steering idlers. †o/s/f seatbelt will not retract fully.

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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K340 LGU 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 K340 LGU, 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 K340 LGU?

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What year was K340 LGU registered?

K340 LGU is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 10 March 1993.

Is K340 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K340 LGU 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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