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A955 JGV

1984 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,097 mi
Last recorded59,097 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1984 BMW 520108,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA955 JGV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 59,097 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 59,096 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 off them (3.6.B.4e)

Central Front Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all 4 off them (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 57,624 miles

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 53,937 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 53,937 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 53,911 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 53,354 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 52,720 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 51,967 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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A955 JGV is a 1984 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A955 JGV, 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 A955 JGV registered?

A955 JGV is a 1984 BMW 520, first registered on 21 March 1984.

Is A955 JGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A955 JGV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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