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K154 XPC

1993 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,646 mi
Last recorded113,646 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK154 XPC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 113,646 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 leak ()

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2018 113,646 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2017 102,811 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 101,303 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front out of shape

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 88,913 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing deteriorating

Fail 5 May 2015 88,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2014 77,234 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2013 72,035 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 69,469 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 64,408 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 61,153 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 61,153 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 57,818 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 55,400 miles

slight play in both rear pitman bushes

Pass 5 Mar 2007 52,362 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 48,585 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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K154 XPC is a 1993 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 K154 XPC, 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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K154 XPC is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 7 April 1993.

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