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K909 FUL

1993 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,959 mi
Last recorded175,959 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK909 FUL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 175,959 miles

METAL FUEL PIPES UNDER REAR OF VEHICLE VERY BADLY CORRODED--NOT LEAKING AT MOMENT,BUT VERY SHORTLY WILL!!

NEARSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE QUITE CORRODED(THE ONE ON INLET SIDE OF FLEX HOSE).

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE OUTER TRACK ROD END.

Fail 7 Sep 2009 175,937 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

METAL FUEL PIPES UNDER REAR OF VEHICLE VERY BADLY CORRODED--NOT LEAKING AT MOMENT,BUT VERY SHORTLY WILL!!

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE OUTER TRACK ROD END.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 168,232 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 158,533 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 158,533 miles

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

Deteriation to both side front shockabsorber weather covers

Deteriation to exhaust system

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

Uneven wear to near side front tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2006 146,962 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 146,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Surface corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 24 Aug 2005 137,834 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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K909 FUL is a 1993 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K909 FUL, 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 K909 FUL registered?

K909 FUL is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 16 March 1993.

Is K909 FUL safe to buy?

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