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A235 GCM

1983 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,320 mi
Last recorded65,320 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW 520101,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA235 GCM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 65,320 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 65,086 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 64,816 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 64,810 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2013 64,500 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 63,810 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 63,810 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 63,132 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 63,132 miles

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

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

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

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

advise slight brake bind on n/s/r

Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,519 miles

front exhaust mounting slightly loose

offside outer sill carroded and small holes near limit

Pass 2 Apr 2009 62,071 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 62,071 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside outer sill light corrosion in two places

Pass 1 Apr 2008 61,511 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 60,147 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 60,147 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 59,540 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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A235 GCM is a 1983 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1983 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 101,162 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 A235 GCM, 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 43 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 A235 GCM?

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What year was A235 GCM registered?

A235 GCM is a 1983 BMW 520, first registered on 16 August 1983.

Is A235 GCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A235 GCM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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