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A569 XNY

1984 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,905 mi
Last recorded82,905 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW 520108,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA569 XNY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 82,905 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 82,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 82,791 miles

Fuel cap seal slight perishing

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 82,782 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

center exhaust rubber broken

slight inter action between rear position lights and indicators

Pass 15 Jul 2022 82,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear slight condensation in nearside rear light lens

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

petrol cap rubber seal slightly perished

Pass 3 Apr 2021 81,746 miles

fuel cap seal slightly deterioated

handbrake with not much reserve travel

Pass 14 Mar 2020 81,517 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 79,516 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 79,515 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 77,855 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 77,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 73,955 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 73,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 73,671 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 73,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,895 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 65,567 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 65,566 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,888 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 64,887 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 63,988 miles

slight damage to offside front door

slight play offside front wheel

Pass 17 May 2007 62,810 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 62,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 61,191 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 61,191 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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A569 XNY is a 1984 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 A569 XNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A569 XNY registered?

A569 XNY is a 1984 BMW 520, first registered on 4 May 1984.

Is A569 XNY safe to buy?

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