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K819 GWC

1993 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

236,072 mi
Last recorded236,072 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK819 GWC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 236,072 miles

nearside front jacking point rusted

nearside front seat belt not tested because of child seat

offside front jacking point rusted

Fail 25 Feb 2011 236,067 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 230,414 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 230,400 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 214,076 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2008 214,010 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2007 131,068 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2007 131,068 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 26,579 miles

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

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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K819 GWC is a 1993 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K819 GWC, 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 K819 GWC registered?

K819 GWC is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 5 March 1993.

Is K819 GWC safe to buy?

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