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K973 YPC

1993 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,693 mi
Last recorded160,693 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK973 YPC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 160,693 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 160,693 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 160,580 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

shocks weak

Pass 9 Dec 2015 160,494 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 160,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 159,765 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 158,923 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012
Pass 30 Jan 2009 208,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front shocks slightly soft

Fail 24 Jan 2009 208,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front shocks slightly soft

Pass 4 Feb 2008 125,467 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 125,367 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2007 115,132 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 117,226 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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K973 YPC is a 1993 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K973 YPC, 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 K973 YPC registered?

K973 YPC is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 17 June 1993.

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