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K614 AHN

1993 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

146,546 mi
Last recorded146,546 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK614 AHN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 146,546 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 141,409 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 141,409 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 135,990 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre and rear exhaust near end of life

Fail 27 Oct 2010 135,990 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre and rear exhaust near end of life

Pass 15 Oct 2009 133,697 miles

centre silencer near end of life

metal fuel pipes rusting

rear pipe near end of life

Fail 9 Oct 2009 133,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2008 131,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2008 131,254 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2008 131,210 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2007 128,182 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 123,212 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 123,205 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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K614 AHN is a 1993 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 K614 AHN, 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.

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What year was K614 AHN registered?

K614 AHN is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 7 January 1993.

Is K614 AHN safe to buy?

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