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K379 YCF

1993 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,020 mi
Last recorded147,020 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK379 YCF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 147,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front floor/sills corroded by jacking points

Pass 9 May 2020 146,711 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f jacking points corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 146,244 miles

nearside and offside front jacking points corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2018 145,630 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 145,202 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 144,722 miles

both rear tyres wearing low and perishing, may need replacing soon

Pass 23 Feb 2015 144,199 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 143,018 miles

headlamps aimed on right limits

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 142,293 miles

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

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

corrosion on front to rear fuil pipes

Fail 21 Feb 2013 142,289 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

corrosion on front to rear fuil pipes

Pass 21 Feb 2012 140,124 miles

ball joint dust covers starting to perish

poor conection n/s stop light working at finish of test

rear springs corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2012 140,120 miles

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

ball joint dust covers starting to perish

poor conection n/s stop light working at finish of test

rear springs corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 136,348 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 132,373 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 126,925 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 122,830 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 114,079 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 106,813 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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K379 YCF is a 1993 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K379 YCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K379 YCF registered?

K379 YCF is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 19 June 1993.

Is K379 YCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K379 YCF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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