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A182 JRT

1984 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,859 mi
Last recorded99,859 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1984 BMW 520108,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA182 JRT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 May 2008 99,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

metal fuel lines very corroded??

vehicle body & structure in poor condition??

Pass 22 May 2007 93,693 miles

both nearside and offside front brake pipes becoming corroded

corrosion to nearside and offside rear suspension mounting points

hole and corroded offside rear back plate

nearside front tyre getting very low

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 19 May 2006 88,341 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 88,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres show heavy wear to inner edges of tread.

both rear brake backplates show heavy corrosion.

heavy corrosion at n/s/front sill to floor panel area.

rear suspension cross member shows heavy surface corrosion.

some fluctuation recorded at n/s/front foot brake during roller test.

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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A182 JRT is a 1984 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A182 JRT, 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.

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What year was A182 JRT registered?

A182 JRT is a 1984 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 1984.

Is A182 JRT safe to buy?

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