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K991 YOF

1993 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,906 mi
Last recorded99,906 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK991 YOF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 99,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust mounting missing

front no plate deteriorated

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2017 96,604 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 97,277 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 97,277 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewaii (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 96,955 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 95,713 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 95,065 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 95,065 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 93,933 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 91,965 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 91,965 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 91,315 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 91,315 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 90,175 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 88,918 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 87,676 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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K991 YOF is a 1993 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K991 YOF, 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 K991 YOF registered?

K991 YOF is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 28 January 1993.

Is K991 YOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K991 YOF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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