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K852 FYK

1993 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,692 mi
Last recorded136,692 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK852 FYK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 136,692 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 136,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corodded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 134,969 miles

all 3 fuel pipes corroded

all brake pipes corroded

engine has coolant leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 133,575 miles

Front to rear and Rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2012 133,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front to rear and Rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 130,014 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

all four brake discs corroded

all four coil springs corroded

antiroal bar drop link boot split

brake fluid low but above minimum leval

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes badly corroded in places

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Mar 2010 124,629 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 124,625 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 118,820 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 111,786 miles

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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K852 FYK is a 1993 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K852 FYK, 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 K852 FYK registered?

K852 FYK is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K852 FYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K852 FYK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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