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K554 OCR

1993 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,657 mi
Last recorded67,657 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK554 OCR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 67,657 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 67,612 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded () Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 67,477 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 67,477 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 67,441 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel filter corroded

Fuel pipe corroded near side front all the way back to the fuel tank

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From pump to box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 67,256 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Pipe corroded,front to rear. ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 67,130 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Feb 2018 67,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 66,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 66,252 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 65,993 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 65,707 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 65,654 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 64,804 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 64,238 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 63,753 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 63,753 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 63,318 miles

front downpipe heatshield slight insecure

handbrake travel slightly high

Fail 23 Feb 2009 63,318 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front downpipe heatshield slight insecure

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 12 Feb 2008 62,972 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 62,123 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 61,295 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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K554 OCR is a 1993 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 K554 OCR, 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 K554 OCR registered?

K554 OCR is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 24 February 1993.

Is K554 OCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K554 OCR shows 22 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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