MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,910 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Brake pipes heavily corroded
Fuel lines heavily corroded
General underbody and suspension corrosion
Minor oil leaks
Slight play in front suspension
Brake and fuel pipes corroding
Exhaust mounts weak
General underbody corrosion
Suspension corrosion
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
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
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
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
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
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
brake pipes corroded
front no plate cracked
fuel pipes corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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