MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,465 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
damage to nearside outer sill
offside rear tyre perished
parking brake long travel
rear exhaust corroded
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
damage to nearside outer sill
offside rear tyre perished
parking brake long travel
rear exhaust corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre worn to legal limit
parking brake long travel
some washer jets blocked
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front fog lamp missing
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body sil (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked on sidewall
Oil leak engine ()
Oil leak gearbox ()
Oil leak rear differential ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)
exhaust supporting rubber broken but still supported ok
Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel pipes (7.2.3)
offside rear tyre perished
parking brake long travel
Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front (4.1.E.1)
handbrake long travel
rear exhaust corroded
some washer jets blocked
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint offside front lower (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front (4.1.E.1)
handbrake long travel
rear exhaust corroded
some washer jets blocked
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front(borderline pass) (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front fog lamp smashed
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre very cracked
Rear sub frame bushes split and have movement
all suspension bushes splitting and have play
body corroded
engine and diff oil leaks
fuel pipes very corroded
hand brake has excessive travel
play in both front anti roll bar links
play in both rear suspension stabilzer dog bone links
windscreen wipers poor
Handbrake long travel
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
One exhaust mount broken
Some washer jets blocked
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Handbrake long travel
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
One exhaust mount broken
Some washer jets blocked
Exhaust corroded
Handbrake long travel.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
One exhaust mount broken
One offside washer jet blocked.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Signs of corrosion of both rear inner wheel arches.
Some wear in both front lower steering joints/replacement reccomended
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust corroded
Handbrake long travel.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
One exhaust mount broken
One offside washer jet blocked.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Signs of corrosion of both rear inner wheel arches.
Some wear in both front lower steering joints/replacement reccomended
Handbrake long travel.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Handbrake long travel.
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Engine oil leak.
Handbrake long travel.
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
metal fuel pipes corroded border line pass
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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K895 LGX is a 1993 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 K895 LGX, 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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K895 LGX is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 16 April 1993.
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