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CPE 695Y

1983 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,734 mi
Last recorded79,734 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2006
Typical for 1983 BMW 520101,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPE 695Y
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2006 79,734 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 13,963 miles

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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CPE 695Y is a 1983 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 101,162 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 CPE 695Y, 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 43 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 CPE 695Y?

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What year was CPE 695Y registered?

CPE 695Y is a 1983 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is CPE 695Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPE 695Y shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CPE 695Y have outstanding finance?

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