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K523 BEW

1993 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,910 mi
Last recorded127,910 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK523 BEW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 127,910 miles

All tyres perished and wearing low on edges

N/s headlight glass missing but not affecting beam image

Slight play in front steering/suspension joints

Underbody, Brake pipes and fuel lines heavily corroded

exhaust and suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 127,757 miles

Brake discs corroded

Exhaust corroded, mount broken and slight blows

Front tyres going bald on inner edges and all tyres perished

Fuel and brake pipes heavily corroded

Minor oil leaks

Nearside headlight glass missing but not affecting beam

Pass 17 Dec 2014 127,535 miles

Brake pipes heavily corroded

Fuel lines heavily corroded

General underbody and suspension corrosion

Minor oil leaks

Slight play in front suspension

Pass 6 Nov 2013 126,418 miles

Brake and fuel pipes corroding

Exhaust mounts weak

General underbody corrosion

Suspension corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2012 125,250 miles

Both headlights poor

Brake discs corroded

Brake pipes heavily corroded

Coil springs corroded

Front exhaust corroded

Fuel lines very heavily corroded

N/s/r indicator damaged

Slight play in front suspension

Various oil leaks

Fail 5 Nov 2012 125,250 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both headlights poor

Brake discs corroded

Brake pipes heavily corroded

Coil springs corroded

Front exhaust corroded

Fuel lines very heavily corroded

N/s/r indicator damaged

Slight play in front suspension

Various oil leaks

Pass 25 Aug 2011 124,068 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroded

Front suspension bushes worn and creaking

Fuel pipes heavily corroded

Oil leaks

n/s/r tyre cracked and splits to sidewall

Fail 25 Aug 2011 124,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipes corroding

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust corroded

Front suspension bushes worn and creaking

Fuel pipes heavily corroded

Oil leaks

Tyre pressures low

n/s/r tyre cracked and splits to sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2010 122,624 miles

All tyres low on pressure

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroded

Fuel pipes heavily corroded

Genenral underbody corrosion

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 19 Aug 2010 122,624 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All tyres low on pressure

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroded

Fuel pipes heavily corroded

Genenral underbody corrosion

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2009 121,411 miles

brake pipes corroded

front no plate cracked

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2008 119,923 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 119,922 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 114,429 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 114,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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K523 BEW is a 1993 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 K523 BEW, 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 K523 BEW registered?

K523 BEW is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 28 January 1993.

Is K523 BEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K523 BEW shows 15 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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