MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,385 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Fuel pipes rusted
N/S/R CV Boot split
Slight play in n/s.
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.
all fuel lines corroded
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
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust front pipe bracket rusted badley
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.
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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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K506 HPW is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 12 January 1993.
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