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K97 GBE

1993 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,527 mi
Last recorded156,527 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK97 GBE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2008 156,527 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 156,527 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 148,921 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 140,777 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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K97 GBE is a 1993 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K97 GBE, 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 K97 GBE?

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What year was K97 GBE registered?

K97 GBE is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K97 GBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K97 GBE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K97 GBE have outstanding finance?

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