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M892 MYK

1995 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,527 mi
Last recorded160,527 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM892 MYK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 160,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Jul 2017 159,121 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 159,121 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 155,332 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 155,332 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 154,237 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2015 154,237 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 151,406 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 147,307 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 147,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 144,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 143,340 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 143,340 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 140,520 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 137,743 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2008 133,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 130,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2006 127,439 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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M892 MYK is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1995 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 125,342 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 M892 MYK, 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 31 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M892 MYK registered?

M892 MYK is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 16 May 1995.

Is M892 MYK safe to buy?

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