MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,634 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion both sills
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion both sills
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion at sills both sides
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion at sills both sides
Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
front number plate faded ,lense repair tape at offside front indicator lamp
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear anti roll bar drop links worn
offside front indercator lense cracked
rear fuel pipe corroded
stone chip to nearside front head light
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A3 DVH is a 1989 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1989 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 138,416 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 A3 DVH, 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 37 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A3 DVH registered?
A3 DVH is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 12 May 1989.
Is A3 DVH safe to buy?
The MOT history for A3 DVH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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