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K520 PJU

1993 BMW 520

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,034 mi
Last recorded84,034 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK520 PJU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 84,034 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 170,561 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 175,671 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006
Fail 2 Jun 2006

Centre Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front anti-roll bar link boots split

fuel pipes corroded

near side sill damaged

slight play in near side anti-roll link

Fail 23 May 2006 74,857 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

front coil springs heavely corroded †track control bushes split/unbonded †front + rear discs corroded lipped worn †various brake hoses perishing †o/s/r tyre badly worn on outer edge †

slight smearing from front wipers †odomotor display faulty †rear wiper blade splitt/smearing †fuel pipes heavely corroded †fuel system heavely corroded †engine/gear box wet with oil †n/s wiper arm fouling bonnet in parked posision

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 PJU is a 1993 BMW 520 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K520 PJU, 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 K520 PJU registered?

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

Is K520 PJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K520 PJU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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