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A435 RYT

1983 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,209 mi
Last recorded115,209 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW 520101,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA435 RYT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 115,209 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 115,105 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 115,105 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 114,992 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 114,694 miles

N/S Rear outer c/v gaiter insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre wear, fronts worn close rears on limit

Fail 19 Dec 2019 114,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

N/S Rear outer c/v gaiter insecure

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre wear, fronts worn close rears on limit

Pass 7 Nov 2017 173,231 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 173,231 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working Both tail and stop n/w (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All 4 tyres split (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 113,912 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 112,807 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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A435 RYT is a 1983 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1983 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 101,162 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 A435 RYT, 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

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What year was A435 RYT registered?

A435 RYT is a 1983 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A435 RYT safe to buy?

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