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K104 KNO

1993 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK104 KNO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017
Pass 23 Sep 2016 66,483 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,273 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front brake pads low

Slight exhaust blow from rear silencer

Fail 18 Sep 2015 64,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front brake pads low

Slight exhaust blow from rear silencer

Pass 24 Sep 2014 64,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres have slight wear on inner shoulders

Fail 24 Apr 2013 63,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 61,068 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 59,660 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 56,907 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 52,186 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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K104 KNO is a 1993 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K104 KNO, 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 K104 KNO registered?

K104 KNO is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 1 February 1993.

Is K104 KNO safe to buy?

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