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A5 YKB

1992 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,928 mi
Last recorded59,928 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2005
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 YKB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2005 59,928 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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A5 YKB is a 1992 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1992 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 132,944 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 A5 YKB, 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 34 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 A5 YKB registered?

A5 YKB is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 17 August 1992.

Is A5 YKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 YKB shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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