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B551 SJA

1984 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,130 mi
Last recorded58,130 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1984 BMW 520108,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB551 SJA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 58,130 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 57,804 miles

o/s/f wheel arch corroding.

Fail 14 Oct 2008 57,804 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wheel arch corroding.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 57,434 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 56,798 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B551 SJA?

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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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