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B264 MJF

1984 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

207,313 mi
Last recorded207,313 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2007
Typical for 1984 BMW 520108,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB264 MJF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2007 207,313 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no. plate slight damage

rear no.plate slightly deteriorated

excessive corrosion nearside and offside front floors/floor to sills

Pass 21 Jun 2006 202,971 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers seat in poor condition

Fail 21 Jun 2006 202,971 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat in poor condition

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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B264 MJF is a 1984 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 B264 MJF, 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 B264 MJF registered?

B264 MJF is a 1984 BMW 520, first registered on 19 October 1984.

Is B264 MJF safe to buy?

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