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K614 AUD

1993 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,364 mi
Last recorded171,364 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK614 AUD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 171,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 171,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 168,312 miles

Brake warning light on dash and wire has broken on N/S/F

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak from engine

Several rust patches on underside of vehicle

Slight play in steering box

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 166,176 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside headlamp has a stone chip

Fail 11 Jun 2009 166,176 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside headlamp has a stone chip

Pass 8 Apr 2008 163,270 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 163,270 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 160,289 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 160,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 157,091 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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K614 AUD is a 1993 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AUD, 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 AUD registered?

K614 AUD is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 24 May 1993.

Is K614 AUD safe to buy?

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