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L174 KEW

1993 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,809 mi
Last recorded136,809 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL174 KEW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 136,809 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 May 2019 136,809 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 May 2018 136,328 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre has split in inner wall but not to cords

both rear tyres cracking between treads

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 135,285 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 134,322 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 May 2016 134,322 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rerar (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 May 2015 133,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 133,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 132,133 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 22 May 2014 132,133 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 131,100 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 129,280 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 129,280 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 127,279 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges

rear diff oil leak

Pass 7 May 2010 125,386 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside wiper blade poor

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 7 May 2010 125,386 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

offside wiper blade poor

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 14 May 2009 123,152 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front anti roll bar link gaiters split

rear number plate discoloured

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 8 May 2008 120,694 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)

oil leaking from rear differential

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 6 May 2008 120,688 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

oil leaking from rear differential

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 15 May 2007 116,850 miles

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components showing age and wear.

Drivers window inoperative.

Exhaust system corroded.Rear box heavily corroded and blowing.

Front anti-roll bar links worn and upper covers perishing.

Front pads low and discs worn.

Rear number plate perishing.

Rear tyres low center tread depth.

Rear wheel bearings noisy.

Various minor oil leaks.

Wiper blades aged.

Fail 11 May 2007 116,797 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components showing age and wear.

Drivers window inoperative.

Exhaust system corroded in places.Rear box heavily corroded and blowing.

Front anti-roll bar links worn and upper covers perishing.

Front pads low and discs worn.

Handbrake travel.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres low center tread depth.

Various minor oil leaks.

When selecting reverse fog tell-tail illuminates.

Wiper blades aged.

rear number plate perishing.

rear wheel bearings noisy.

Pass 16 May 2006 112,200 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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L174 KEW is a 1993 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L174 KEW, 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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L174 KEW is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 25 November 1993.

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