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A265 LRW

1984 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,872 mi
Last recorded72,872 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 1984 BMW 520108,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA265 LRW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 72,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside door sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside door sill slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2016 71,080 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 69,335 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 68,904 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 68,904 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 68,904 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 68,840 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 60,325 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 59,195 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 59,192 miles

fuel pipes to tank corroded

offside front outer sill corroded in non prescribed area

Fail 20 Mar 2008 59,189 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes to tank corroded

offside front outer sill corroded in non prescribed area

Pass 27 Mar 2007 58,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 58,195 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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A265 LRW is a 1984 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 A265 LRW, 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 A265 LRW registered?

A265 LRW is a 1984 BMW 520, first registered on 27 April 1984.

Is A265 LRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A265 LRW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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