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K81 TNR

1993 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

50,221 mi
Last recorded50,221 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK81 TNR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 50,221 miles

Nearside Hand brake poor

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 50,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Hand brake poor

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 42,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort is quite low.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 33,705 miles

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2015 28,380 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front seatbelt slow to return

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2015 28,276 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front seatbelt slow to return

oil leak

rear brake pads low

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 24,859 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 16,238 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front to rear brake and fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2013 15,440 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front to rear brake and fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 14,544 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 13,403 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSF, OSR, NSF Tyres Perished and Cracking

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 11,010 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 9,100 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight movement in both rear axle mounting bushes

Fail 30 Oct 2009 9,100 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

slight movement in both rear axle mounting bushes

Pass 28 Oct 2008 8,054 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 8,051 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 5,831 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 4,059 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 4,059 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.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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K81 TNR is a 1993 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K81 TNR, 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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K81 TNR is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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