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K91 HHJ

1993 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,364 mi
Last recorded196,364 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK91 HHJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2007 196,364 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust downpipe mounting limited life

front brake discs and pads advance wear

n/s across rear brake pipe advance corrosion

o/s/f antiroll bar vertical link slight play

power steering pump damp

Pass 30 Mar 2006 192,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2006 192,688 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes corroded

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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K91 HHJ is a 1993 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K91 HHJ, 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

How do I check the history of K91 HHJ?

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What year was K91 HHJ registered?

K91 HHJ is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 25 May 1993.

Is K91 HHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K91 HHJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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