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K53 NGN

1993 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,454 mi
Last recorded126,454 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK53 NGN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 126,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 123,886 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 120,804 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 117,455 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 114,640 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 114,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 109,417 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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K53 NGN is a 1993 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K53 NGN, 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 K53 NGN registered?

K53 NGN is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 23 April 1993.

Is K53 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K53 NGN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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