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M893 KPC

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,190 mi
Last recorded72,190 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM893 KPC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2011 72,190 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 68,989 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 65,582 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 62,934 miles

KNOCKING COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN WHEN ROCKED

Pass 1 Feb 2007 59,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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M893 KPC is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M893 KPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M893 KPC registered?

M893 KPC is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 9 February 1995.

Is M893 KPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M893 KPC shows 5 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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