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K126 OKD

1993 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,983 mi
Last recorded80,983 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK126 OKD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 May 2013 80,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 77,707 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 75,540 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 75,540 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 71,170 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED

Pass 17 Oct 2007 68,056 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 65,196 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 65,157 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

various fuel pipes corroded also slight fluctuations at o/s front brake and slight imbalance

wipers will only work full time on fast speed

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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K126 OKD is a 1993 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K126 OKD, 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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What year was K126 OKD registered?

K126 OKD is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 15 January 1993.

Is K126 OKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K126 OKD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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