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K668 FVX

1993 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,668 mi
Last recorded117,668 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK668 FVX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 117,668 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 114,189 miles

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 20 Mar 2007 110,876 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 110,873 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 105,319 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 105,316 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

1. all brake discs slightly worn and rusted. 2.exhaust rusted and repaired condition.

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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K668 FVX is a 1993 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K668 FVX, 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

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What year was K668 FVX registered?

K668 FVX is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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The MOT history for K668 FVX shows 6 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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