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K503 ABO

1993 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,648 mi
Last recorded98,648 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK503 ABO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 98,648 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 98,486 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 98,400 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 97,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 97,549 miles

Brake fluid low in reservior.

Front brake disc bearing surface corroded

Rear brake disc bearing surface poor and corroded, Advise replacing these first (brake pads o.k)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 97,549 miles

Brake fluid low in reservior.

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc bearing surface corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc bearing surface poor and corroded, Advise replacing these first (brake pads o.k)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 97,067 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 94,720 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

tempery repair - exhaust mounting

Pass 9 Mar 2006 86,579 miles

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

oil leak

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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K503 ABO is a 1993 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 K503 ABO, 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 K503 ABO registered?

K503 ABO is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 26 January 1993.

Is K503 ABO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K503 ABO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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