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A610 OFV

1984 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

185,970 mi
Last recorded185,970 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 BMW 520108,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA610 OFV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 185,970 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 185,962 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 185,659 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 185,339 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 181,124 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 176,338 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 174,334 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 166,807 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 163,122 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 159,687 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 153,320 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 146,520 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 146,519 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 139,203 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 135,432 miles

FRONT BUMPER MISSING - OFFSIDE FRONT WINDOW CANNOT BE OPEN - STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT INCORRECT.

REAR BRAKES IMBALANCED OFFSIDE LOW EFFORT

BECAUSE OF STEERING WHEEL INCORECTLY ALIGNED TRANFIC INDICATORS DO NOT CANCEL AUTOMATICALLY

Fail 23 Aug 2010 135,432 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

FRONT BUMPER MISSING - OFFSIDE FRONT WINDOW CANNOT BE OPEN - STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT INCORRECT.

REAR BRAKES IMBALANCED OFFSIDE LOW EFFORT

BECAUSE OF STEERING WHEEL INCORECTLY ALIGNED TRANFIC INDICATORS DO NOT CANCEL AUTOMATICALLY

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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A610 OFV is a 1984 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A610 OFV, 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 A610 OFV registered?

A610 OFV is a 1984 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A610 OFV safe to buy?

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