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1984 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,529 mi
Last recorded66,529 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW 520108,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB420 VAT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 66,529 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 66,482 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust system (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers worn (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump/sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake warning light on dash

Pass 15 Mar 2023 65,576 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 64,868 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 64,868 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy Rear box holed (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 63,895 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 63,895 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 62,998 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 62,531 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 62,531 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 61,679 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 60,518 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 60,518 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 58,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 50,727 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 50,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 46,862 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 46,862 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 42,457 miles

Bonnet struts very weak

Fail 23 Aug 2012 42,457 miles

Bonnet struts very weak

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 41,401 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 35,092 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front & rear tyre's perrished

fuel cap seal perrished

parking lamp on dashboard inop

Pass 21 Jan 2010 31,348 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front tyre's perrished between tread

both rear tyre's perrished between tread

fuel cap seal slightly perrished

Fail 20 Jan 2010 31,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

both front tyre's perrished between tread

both rear tyre's perrished between tread

fuel cap seal slightly perrished

Pass 19 Jan 2009 28,968 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 28,532 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 28,531 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise slight play in steering idlers

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 27,560 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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B420 VAT is a 1984 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 B420 VAT, 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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B420 VAT is a 1984 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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