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DSO 84C

1992 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSO 84C
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020

Both front tyre treads worn close to limit.

Exhaust center mount rubber not fitted because hooks out of align,but system secure enough with front and rear mounts in place.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link ball joint gaiter separating slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre perishing, worn close to limit and has a nail in it's tread,advise replacement. 225/55 ZR 16

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and perished

Pass 11 Aug 2018 113,443 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front suspension anti rol bar drop link upper ball joint gaiter starting to split slightly,advise attention.

Slight engine oil leak.

oil leak at rear axle differential area.

Pass 11 Aug 2017 128,526 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 128,517 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Not fully supported centre to rear, mounting split/broken. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 124,915 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 124,915 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 121,022 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 121,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 113,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 113,513 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 108,341 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 102,216 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 102,216 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2008 98,596 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 98,596 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 97,608 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 97,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 94,183 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 90,381 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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DSO 84C is a 1992 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1992 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 132,944 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 DSO 84C, 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 34 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DSO 84C registered?

DSO 84C is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 10 April 1992.

Is DSO 84C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSO 84C shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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