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K910 CEC

1993 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

179,210 mi
Last recorded179,210 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK910 CEC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 179,210 miles

front pads low

idler arm has slight play

oil leak

rear fuel pipes corroded

O/S/R brake pipe corroded

Rear discs pitted

emmissions fluctuating

Fail 4 Dec 2009 179,210 miles

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

O/S/R brake pipe corroded

Rear discs pitted

emmissions fluctuating

front pads low

idler arm has slight play

oil leak

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2008 173,291 miles

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

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight marks to front screen

Fail 19 Nov 2008 173,290 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight marks to front screen

Pass 13 Nov 2007 170,690 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 170,679 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Nov 2006 166,351 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 166,351 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 162,581 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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K910 CEC is a 1993 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K910 CEC, 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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What year was K910 CEC registered?

K910 CEC is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 23 June 1993.

Is K910 CEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K910 CEC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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