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B273 LYJ

1985 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,616 mi
Last recorded100,616 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1985 BMW 520117,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB273 LYJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 100,616 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perrishing

Fail 23 Oct 2010 100,616 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre perrishing

Pass 19 Aug 2005 100,616 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 100,616 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres in poor condition

brake on off side front binding slightly

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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B273 LYJ is a 1985 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 117,349 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 B273 LYJ, 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 41 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B273 LYJ registered?

B273 LYJ is a 1985 BMW 520, first registered on 21 May 1985.

Is B273 LYJ safe to buy?

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