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K920 VJX

1993 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,973 mi
Last recorded118,973 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK920 VJX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 118,973 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 118,973 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 117,397 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 114,894 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 114,894 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 110,887 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 110,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 104,947 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 99,629 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 99,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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K920 VJX is a 1993 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 K920 VJX, 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 K920 VJX registered?

K920 VJX is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K920 VJX safe to buy?

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