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K616 AHN

1993 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,004 mi
Last recorded98,004 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK616 AHN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 98,004 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 98,004 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 95,157 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

rear fuel pipes rusted

Pass 29 Apr 2011 90,494 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 90,494 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 89,029 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside headlamp glass cracked

rear anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

Fail 5 Jan 2010 89,029 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs corroded

offside headlamp glass cracked

rear anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

Fail 14 Dec 2009 88,022 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

both outer drive shaft boots split

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s outert head light cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2008 84,200 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 79,603 miles

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

main fuel pipes rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2007 79,603 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

main fuel pipes rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2006 73,488 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 73,488 miles

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

play in steering column

Pass 11 Aug 2005 66,547 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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K616 AHN is a 1993 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K616 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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K616 AHN is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 8 January 1993.

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