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A733 EJU

1983 BMW 520

Gold Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,218 mi
Last recorded76,218 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1983 BMW 520101,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA733 EJU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 76,218 miles

Floor corrosion, both sides rear subframe mounting points

Fuel pipes corrosion esp. offside rear area

Fuel staining on tank, filler side

Nearside rear sidelight dim

Other areas of corrosion

Other brake pipes corrosion

Power steering hose sweating

Reg plate lights dim (borderline 'fail')

Slight play in nearside steering idler

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Steering op. noisey

Fail 1 Apr 2011 76,218 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Floor corrosion, both sides rear subframe mounting points

Fuel pipes corrosion esp. offside rear area

Fuel staining on tank, filler side

Nearside front tyre worn to legal limit. Recommend replace.

Nearside rear sidelight dim

Other areas of corrosion

Other brake pipes corrosion

Power steering hose sweating

Reg plate lights dim (borderline 'fail')

Slight play in nearside steering idler

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Steering op. noisey

Pass 7 Apr 2010 78,218 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 7 Apr 2010 78,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 8 Apr 2009 76,218 miles

front prop rubber coupling deteriorated

slight corrosion n/s & o/s outer sill at rear

slight engine oil leak

slight exhaust blow at front pipe, centre joint

slight play in n/s & o/s steering idlers

Fail 7 Apr 2009 76,218 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front prop rubber coupling deteriorated

slight corrosion n/s & o/s outer sill at rear

slight engine oil leak

slight exhaust blow at front pipe, centre joint

slight play in n/s & o/s steering idlers

Pass 1 Apr 2008 76,218 miles

slight corrosion on both outer rear sills

slight engine, gearbox & diff oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2007 73,388 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 73,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 64,634 miles

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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A733 EJU is a 1983 BMW 520 in Gold with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A733 EJU, 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.

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A733 EJU is a 1983 BMW 520, first registered on 8 September 1983.

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