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B294 VYC

1984 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,640 mi
Last recorded169,640 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2012
Typical for 1984 BMW 520108,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB294 VYC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2012 169,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 165,753 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 140,290 miles

surface corrosion to near side off side lower sills and rear subrame mountings

Pass 21 Feb 2009 139,087 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 135,744 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2008 135,730 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 130,980 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 130,980 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 127,865 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Feb 2006 127,859 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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B294 VYC is a 1984 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B294 VYC, 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 B294 VYC registered?

B294 VYC is a 1984 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B294 VYC safe to buy?

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