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K86 PHY

1993 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,890 mi
Last recorded69,890 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK86 PHY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2017 69,890 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 68,204 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 61,388 miles

Exhaust System is corroded, minorly blowing in places.

Front Lower Cross Member is corroding.

Fuel Lines from Tank to Engine are corroding, replacement advised within 3 months.

Outer Sills at front are corroding.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 59,627 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r axle bush starting to split

Pass 16 Aug 2013 58,438 miles

o/s/r axle starting to split

Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,136 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 53,311 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 47,838 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,250 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 43,307 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2007 31,479 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear silencer heat shield adrift

Pass 10 May 2006 23,779 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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K86 PHY is a 1993 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K86 PHY, 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 K86 PHY registered?

K86 PHY is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K86 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K86 PHY shows 12 tests 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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