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M893 WYC

1988 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,644 mi
Last recorded136,644 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM893 WYC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 136,644 miles

Anti-roll-bar drop link drop covers split on f/suspension

Fail 8 Dec 2008 136,644 miles

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

Anti-roll-bar drop link drop covers split on f/suspension

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2007 131,626 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 131,625 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 125,332 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Oct 2006 125,332 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Oct 2005 120,669 miles

Both Front anti-roll bar Drop arm joint covers Split

Rear Petrol Pipe Corroding

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 WYC is a 1988 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 127,324 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 M893 WYC, 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 38 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 WYC registered?

M893 WYC is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is M893 WYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M893 WYC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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