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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
SLIGHT CRACKING BOTH REAR TYRES/
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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
fuel pipes corroded. brake judder from high speed.
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes corroded.
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K617 KWX is a 1993 BMW 520 in Red 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 K617 KWX, 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 K617 KWX registered?
K617 KWX is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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