1992 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · K487 KWU
1992 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1992. Recorded mileage 153,157 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2009.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K487 KWU Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/09/2009
- 153,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K487 KWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 BMW 520 (K487 KWU) between April 2006 and September 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2009 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
K487 KWU Mileage History
- 04/04/200699,868 mi
- 07/04/200699,875 mi+7 mi
- 13/09/2006116,187 mi+16,312 mi
- 14/09/2007144,201 mi+28,014 mi
- 21/09/2007144,251 mi+50 mi
- 18/09/2008148,799 mi+4,548 mi
- 19/09/2008148,799 mi
- 21/09/2009153,157 mi+4,358 mi
Average of roughly 15,372 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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