CarVerify

Free Car Check

A989 TUC

1983 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,439 mi
Last recorded117,439 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1983 BMW 520101,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA989 TUC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 117,439 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 115,074 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 106,174 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 106,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 94,200 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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A989 TUC is a 1983 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 A989 TUC, 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

How do I check the history of A989 TUC?

You can check the full history of A989 TUC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A989 TUC registered?

A989 TUC is a 1983 BMW 520, first registered on 18 October 1983.

Is A989 TUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A989 TUC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A989 TUC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A989 TUC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.