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K464 YGM

1993 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

227,483 mi
Last recorded227,483 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK464 YGM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2007 227,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all fuel pipes very rusty and weak

bad oil leaks

both rear tyres just legal

exhaust very rusty and weak

freeplay in nearside steering idler

offside rear cv boot split badly

rear suspension links worn badly

Fail 27 Nov 2006 218,155 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

bad oil leaks

exhaust heat shields insecure

freeplay in steering joints

front windscreen damaged badly

offside front seat belt twisted badly

Pass 27 Nov 2006 218,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

bad oil leaks

exhaust heat shields insecure

freeplay in steering joints

front windscreen damaged badly

offside front seat belt twisted badly

Pass 11 Nov 2005 207,891 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bad oil leaks

exhaust very rusty and weak

freeplay in steering joints

Fail 11 Nov 2005 207,891 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bad oil leaks

exhaust very rusty and weak

freeplay in steering joints

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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K464 YGM is a 1993 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K464 YGM, 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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What year was K464 YGM registered?

K464 YGM is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 8 June 1993.

Is K464 YGM safe to buy?

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