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K528 EEW

1993 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK528 EEW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2014

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 138,799 miles
Fail 2 May 2013

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 136,457 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 134,175 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 131,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear 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)

windscreen has wiper damage

Pass 19 May 2009 128,254 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 128,205 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

advise cut in nearside rear tyre

advise offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 12 May 2008 125,194 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 120,124 miles

Rear suspension drop link bushes worn n /s & o/s.

Pass 8 Apr 2006 115,215 miles

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

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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K528 EEW is a 1993 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K528 EEW, 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 K528 EEW registered?

K528 EEW is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 19 April 1993.

Is K528 EEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K528 EEW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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