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K997 CJM

1993 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,464 mi
Last recorded114,464 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK997 CJM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 114,464 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 110,314 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 105,240 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 102,575 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

centre exhaust rubber broken

Pass 8 Jul 2016 100,200 miles

centre exhaust mount missing

oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2016 100,196 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre exhaust mount missing

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2015 98,531 miles

offside wiper blade starting to not clear the screen

Fail 14 Jul 2015 89,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside wiper blade starting to not clear the screen

Pass 16 Jul 2014 96,026 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 95,962 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 93,777 miles

Oil leak

offside front chassis rail starting to corrode

offside front cross member starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jul 2012 92,198 miles

Centre exhaust mounting rubber missing

Engine oil leak

Fluid residue on servo under master cylinder

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 92,198 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Centre exhaust mounting rubber missing

Engine oil leak

Fluid residue on servo under master cylinder

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 90,218 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mouting missing

Engine oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2010 88,364 miles

Both rear axle bushes debonding.

Engine oil leak.

Front number plate cracked.

Off side inner washer jet blocked.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear steel fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 88,364 miles

Both rear axle bushes debonding.

Engine oil leak.

Front number plate cracked.

Off side inner washer jet blocked.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear steel fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 86,559 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has three nails in treaded area

Fail 29 Jul 2008 84,851 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 84,851 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 82,836 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 19 Jul 2006 81,180 miles

front brake pads not visible without removing wheels

some noise in steering mechanism

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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K997 CJM is a 1993 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K997 CJM, 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 K997 CJM registered?

K997 CJM is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 7 January 1993.

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