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A167 OFX

1984 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,047 mi
Last recorded118,047 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW 520108,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA167 OFX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 118,047 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 118,047 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 117,532 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 117,532 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 117,235 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 117,235 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 192,599 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 192,601 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 192,599 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings all round sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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A167 OFX is a 1984 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1984 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 108,032 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 A167 OFX, 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 42 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 A167 OFX registered?

A167 OFX is a 1984 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A167 OFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A167 OFX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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