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B806 YAV

1984 BMW 520

Bronze Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,173 mi
Last recorded81,173 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2006
Typical for 1984 BMW 520108,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB806 YAV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2006 81,173 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 81,173 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

bonnet struts weak

gearchange knob missing

Pass 1 Nov 2005 81,173 miles

engine oil leak(front) dripping on exhaust, rear silencer rattles (baffles loose)

Fail 18 Oct 2005 81,173 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

slight play splines on lower strg col joint, o/s/f ind lens damaged, frt no plate cracked,front belts slow to retract, both front lower susp arms inner bushes deteriorating, rear brake pipe corrosion borderline pass, n/s/r h/

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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B806 YAV is a 1984 BMW 520 in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B806 YAV, 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 B806 YAV registered?

B806 YAV is a 1984 BMW 520, first registered on 22 October 1984.

Is B806 YAV safe to buy?

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