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K948 BGS

1993 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,236 mi
Last recorded87,236 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK948 BGS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2011 87,236 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

fuel filler flap insecure

windscreen has wiper marks

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 83,602 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 83,600 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel flap damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2009 80,426 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 80,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

petrol flap insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2008 76,345 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 76,345 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 73,656 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 71,586 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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K948 BGS is a 1993 BMW 520 in Silver 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 K948 BGS, 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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K948 BGS is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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