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K669 BRW

1993 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,307 mi
Last recorded127,307 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2007
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK669 BRW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2007 127,307 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 127,117 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r seatbelt buckle hard to clip in

Pass 5 Jan 2006 126,654 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 126,652 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2006 126,649 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2005 126,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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K669 BRW is a 1993 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K669 BRW, 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 K669 BRW?

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What year was K669 BRW registered?

K669 BRW is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 6 January 1993.

Is K669 BRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K669 BRW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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