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A354 BRR

1983 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,389 mi
Last recorded68,389 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1983 BMW 520101,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA354 BRR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 68,389 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 66,864 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 66,758 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 66,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 63,513 miles

slight play in steering

some metal brake pipes light corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2006 51,018 miles

offside front wheel rim slightly damaged

offside outer sill starting to corrode near rear jacking point

Fail 1 Sep 2006 51,011 miles

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

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

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

offide front wheel rim slightly damaged

offside outer sill starting to corrode near rear jacking point

Pass 31 Aug 2005 46,375 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/r diff driveshaft seal weeping

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 31 Aug 2005 46,375 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/r diff driveshaft seal weaping

o/s/r tyre getting low

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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A354 BRR is a 1983 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A354 BRR, 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 A354 BRR?

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What year was A354 BRR registered?

A354 BRR is a 1983 BMW 520, first registered on 26 August 1983.

Is A354 BRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A354 BRR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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