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K680 RBK

1993 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,166 mi
Last recorded25,166 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK680 RBK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 25,166 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 24,018 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 22,872 miles

slight play in lower steering column bearing

Pass 18 Nov 2022 22,658 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front jacking point slightly corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 22,658 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front jacking point slightly corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 21,998 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 21,449 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 21,226 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 21,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 19,631 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 17,594 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 17,593 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 14,916 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 14,916 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 12,336 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 12,336 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 8,789 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 6,464 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 4,319 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 1,853 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 1,850 miles

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

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

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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K680 RBK is a 1993 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K680 RBK, 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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K680 RBK is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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