MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,371 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre In Poor Condition
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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