MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,138 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearside front tyre wearing both edges close to edge
rear brake pads wearing low.
slight freeplay/wear to steering box.
slight freeplay/wear to steering idler nearside.
stonechips on windscreen, under 10mm limit.
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L179 YTA is a 1993 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 L179 YTA, 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 L179 YTA registered?
L179 YTA is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1993.
Is L179 YTA safe to buy?
The MOT history for L179 YTA shows 3 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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