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K912 OKF

1993 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,474 mi
Last recorded179,474 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK912 OKF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2016 179,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 176,596 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 176,588 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

front propshaft mount badly split

Pass 19 Jun 2014 172,210 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 172,210 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 167,099 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 165,047 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 161,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 161,931 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 158,109 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 154,082 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 146,183 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 129,928 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 115,904 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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K912 OKF is a 1993 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K912 OKF, 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 K912 OKF registered?

K912 OKF is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 5 January 1993.

Is K912 OKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K912 OKF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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