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K576 BOK

1993 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,942 mi
Last recorded177,942 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK576 BOK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 177,942 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 177,940 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 153,764 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 153,764 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

tail gate will not lock in closed position

Pass 4 Sep 2007 133,467 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 133,467 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil on min,wind screen passenger side badly cracked,osf tyre sidewall starting to crack,rear fuel lines starting to rust,front no plate small crack,nsr door dented

Pass 17 Feb 2006 113,929 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 113,929 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

ns outer draglink end rubber dust cover split no play when tested advise new drag link end!!!!!!!!!!!fuel pipes rusty!!!!!!!!!!1

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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K576 BOK is a 1993 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K576 BOK, 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 K576 BOK registered?

K576 BOK is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K576 BOK safe to buy?

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