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K506 HPW

1993 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,385 mi
Last recorded138,385 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK506 HPW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 138,385 miles

Drivers wiper blade deteriorated and going off screen at bottom of sweep.

Fuel pipes corroded.

N/s rear c/v boot split.

o/s front anti roll bar dust cover split

Fail 31 May 2011 138,353 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Drivers wiper blade deteriorated and going off screen at bottom of sweep.

Fuel pipes corroded.

N/s rear c/v boot split.

o/s front anti roll bar dust cover split

Pass 3 Jun 2010 131,588 miles

Fuel pipes rusted

N/S/R CV Boot split

Slight play in n/s.

Fail 26 May 2010 131,405 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fuel pipes rusted

N/S/R CV Boot split

Slight play in n/s.

Pass 23 May 2009 124,845 miles

all fuel lines corroded

Fail 18 May 2009 124,844 miles

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all fuel lines corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2008 118,210 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 118,111 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 107,795 miles

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

exhaust front pipe bracket rusted badley

Pass 10 May 2006 95,622 miles

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

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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K506 HPW is a 1993 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K506 HPW, 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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What year was K506 HPW registered?

K506 HPW is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 12 January 1993.

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