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K484 AND

1993 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

195,736 mi
Last recorded195,736 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK484 AND
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 195,736 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2013 195,735 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2012 193,694 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 3 Dec 2012 193,694 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2011 190,650 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hole caused by corrosion on nearside front wing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2011 190,650 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hole caused by corrosion on nearside front wing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 199,054 miles

advice condition brake lines starting to corriode rear metal pipes

advice condition of metal wiper blade holders both sides movement in fixings advice

advice front number plate cracked both number plates strarting to fade

advice front screen scratched

advice hole in wing nearside front condition

advice oil leak on engine

rear anti roll bar link bushes cracked advice both sides

Fail 1 Nov 2010 199,054 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

advice condition brake lines starting to corriode rear metal pipes

advice condition of metal wiper blade holders both sides movement in fixings advice

advice front number plate cracked both number plates strarting to fade

advice front screen scratched

advice hole in wing nearside front condition

advice oil leak on engine

rear anti roll bar link bushes cracked advice both sides

Pass 13 Nov 2009 185,453 miles

some play in steering system

rear axle mount bushies worn

exhaust has minor leak centre box

front trac control/void bushies worn

o/s/r tyre worn low + puntured

oil leak, various on engine

Fail 13 Nov 2009 185,453 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust has minor leak centre box

front trac control/void bushies worn

o/s/r tyre worn low + puntured

oil leak, various on engine

rear axle mount bushies worn

some play in steering system

Pass 27 Nov 2008 183,119 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2008 182,100 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2007 179,884 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres scrubbing on edges

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link upper bush boot split

Fail 23 Nov 2007 179,851 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres scrubbing on edges

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link upper bush boot split

Pass 10 Nov 2006 175,523 miles

front suspension and rear bushes starting to crack not to excess at time of test

slight free play steering box not to excess at time of test

Fail 6 Nov 2006 175,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2005 169,927 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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K484 AND is a 1993 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 K484 AND, 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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K484 AND is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 27 April 1993.

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