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K380 UEY

1993 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

68,264 mi
Last recorded68,264 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK380 UEY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 68,264 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2020 68,246 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2019 68,123 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 66,765 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 66,764 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 66,005 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 65,997 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 65,372 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 65,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 64,120 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,341 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 63,337 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front to rear fuel pipes excessively corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 63,055 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 63,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,219 miles

Bottom Coil of O/S/Rear Spring Broken.

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,009 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 60,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 57,936 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 55,487 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 52,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear silencer casing in corroded condition

Fail 26 Mar 2008 52,848 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear silencer casing in corroded condition

Pass 20 Mar 2007 49,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 46,498 miles

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

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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K380 UEY is a 1993 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K380 UEY, 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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K380 UEY is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 7 April 1993.

Is K380 UEY safe to buy?

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