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K631 FYO

1993 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

252,657 mi
Last recorded252,657 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK631 FYO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 252,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 218,307 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 218,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 212,091 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 212,091 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 212,091 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 205,387 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 192,644 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 192,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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K631 FYO is a 1993 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K631 FYO, 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

How do I check the history of K631 FYO?

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What year was K631 FYO registered?

K631 FYO is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K631 FYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K631 FYO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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