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YKP 913X

1981 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,302 mi
Last recorded115,302 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKP 913X
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 115,302 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 115,302 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 114,692 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 114,689 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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YKP 913X is a 1981 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YKP 913X, 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 45 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YKP 913X?

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What year was YKP 913X registered?

YKP 913X is a 1981 BMW 520, first registered on 13 October 1981.

Is YKP 913X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKP 913X shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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