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A14 OCD

1991 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,569 mi
Last recorded182,569 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 520136,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 OCD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2011 182,569 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 174,131 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 165,862 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres are slightly worn on the edges

rear main fuel pipe is slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2008 158,137 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 148,301 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 141,471 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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A14 OCD is a 1991 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 136,954 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 A14 OCD, 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 35 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A14 OCD registered?

A14 OCD is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 21 February 1991.

Is A14 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 OCD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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