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KMT 627W

1981 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,149 mi
Last recorded110,149 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMT 627W
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 110,149 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 109,950 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 109,697 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 109,433 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 109,094 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 108,526 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 108,091 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 104,763 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 104,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 5 Aug 2016 101,133 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 101,114 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 96,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2015 96,799 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamp beam image poor nearside

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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KMT 627W is a 1981 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KMT 627W, 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 45 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 KMT 627W registered?

KMT 627W is a 1981 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is KMT 627W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMT 627W shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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