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K520 BWN

1993 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK520 BWN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 203,269 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 120,776 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 120,776 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 112,443 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 112,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008
Pass 26 Feb 2007 100,810 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 100,807 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 95,499 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2006 95,499 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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K520 BWN is a 1993 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 K520 BWN, 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 K520 BWN registered?

K520 BWN is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K520 BWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K520 BWN shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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