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K526 RBK

1993 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,410 mi
Last recorded120,410 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK526 RBK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 120,410 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 120,408 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 118,367 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 117,367 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 115,975 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 115,090 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Mar 2019 115,090 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 113,135 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 111,643 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 107,862 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 107,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2014 104,940 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 102,550 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 90,530 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 96,906 miles

Oil leak

off side front anti rollbar drop link boot split

Fail 24 Mar 2011 96,830 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

off side front anti rollbar drop link boot split

Pass 2 Apr 2010 92,977 miles

punture in off side front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2009 90,100 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2008 88,576 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 86,157 miles

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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K526 RBK is a 1993 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K526 RBK, 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 K526 RBK registered?

K526 RBK is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 18 May 1993.

Is K526 RBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K526 RBK shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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