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B520 AOP

1984 BMW R Series

Purple Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,371 mi
Last recorded53,371 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1984 BMW R Series36,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB520 AOP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1984
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 53,371 miles

Rear Tyre In Poor Condition

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 53,371 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre In Poor Condition

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 53,368 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 53,367 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 53,330 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 53,330 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 53,272 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 53,174 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 52,697 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2009 51,154 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 49,638 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2007 47,372 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 44,253 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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B520 AOP is a 1984 BMW R Series in Purple with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1984 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 36,277 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B520 AOP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 42 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B520 AOP registered?

B520 AOP is a 1984 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 August 1984.

Is B520 AOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B520 AOP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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