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M992 YKC

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,349 mi
Last recorded103,349 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM992 YKC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 103,349 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 103,347 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

SCREEN DAMAGE.R EXHAUST BOX CORRODED/LEAKING.GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.N/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 7 Jan 2008 101,547 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

SCREEN DAMAGE.EXHAUST CORRODED.GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 101,547 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.EXHAUST CORRODED.GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 99,798 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 99,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SCREEN DAMAGED OIL LEVEL MIN O/S/F SHOCK WET GENERAL CORROSION GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION

Pass 12 Jan 2006 98,004 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 98,004 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

WIND SCREEN DAMAGE OIL LEVEL MIN EXHAUST CORRODED O/S/F SHOCK DAMP

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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M992 YKC is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M992 YKC, 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 M992 YKC registered?

M992 YKC is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 21 February 1995.

Is M992 YKC safe to buy?

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