MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,130 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
o/s/f wheel arch corroding.
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f wheel arch corroding.
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear shockers slightly damp
exhaust slightly cor
n/s headlamp slightly insecure
n/s/f shocker insert insecure
oil leak from gearbox area
rear brake pipes and brake flexi ferrals slightly cor
rear springs cor
slight wear in steering joints and ball joints
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B551 SJA is a 1984 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 B551 SJA, 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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What year was B551 SJA registered?
B551 SJA is a 1984 BMW 520, first registered on 5 November 1984.
Is B551 SJA safe to buy?
The MOT history for B551 SJA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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