MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,573 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front to rear fuel pipes coroded but not leaking
heat shields on exhaust system loose
nearside front anti roll bar droplink top ball joint gaiter split
oil leak from oil seal for nearside driveshaft on diff
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front to rear fuel pipes coroded but not leaking
heat shields on exhaust system loose
nearside front anti roll bar droplink top ball joint gaiter split
oil leak from oil seal for nearside driveshaft on diff
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K896 DJH is a 1993 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 K896 DJH, 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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K896 DJH is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 26 January 1993.
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