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K940 HEV

1993 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK940 HEV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside doors corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2021

Exhaust mounting defective hanger at centre silencer is not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to front sill area's

fuel pipe at fuel tank is corroding

oil residue rear diff area

Pass 15 Jan 2020

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest tread of 2.5mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer tread ()

all suspension dampers are getting weak

centre exhaust clamp is missing

oil around engine/ subframe and gearbox

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 5 Jan 2019 127,643 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp has broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective but just supported advice to renew (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front inner sills rusted by the jacking points

Pass 11 Nov 2017 126,275 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 120,810 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 110,968 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 110,945 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 107,135 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 107,135 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 102,741 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 99,466 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 96,358 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 93,358 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 88,889 miles

rear crossmember bush worn at offside

Fail 15 Feb 2008 85,279 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 85,279 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 81,183 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 76,007 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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K940 HEV is a 1993 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 K940 HEV, 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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K940 HEV is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 13 March 1993.

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