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K895 LGX

1993 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

85,465 mi
Last recorded85,465 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK895 LGX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 85,465 miles

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))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 84,797 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 84,195 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 84,181 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 83,582 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 83,557 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 83,419 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel pipes (7.2.3)

offside rear tyre perished

parking brake long travel

Pass 22 Dec 2015 82,417 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front (4.1.E.1)

handbrake long travel

rear exhaust corroded

some washer jets blocked

Fail 14 Dec 2015 82,417 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 82,374 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 81,425 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 81,404 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 80,506 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 80,506 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 79,542 miles

Handbrake long travel.

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 78,365 miles

Handbrake long travel.

Fail 22 Dec 2011 78,365 miles

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

Engine oil leak.

Handbrake long travel.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 76,606 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 75,336 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 73,652 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 71,779 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 71,765 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 68,989 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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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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