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DXI 3176

1983 BMW 520

Brown Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

187,887 mi
Last recorded187,887 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW 520101,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXI 3176
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 187,887 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 187,816 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 187,558 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

n/s park brake low effort

Pass 29 Jul 2019 187,132 miles

Both lower ball joints and anti roll bar link rods have deteriorating dust covers

N/S park brake has some reduction in performance

Pass 5 Sep 2017 186,824 miles

N/S park brake has reduced performance

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower and n/s drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 186,824 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

N/S park brake has reduced performance

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower and n/s drop link (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 186,610 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in n/s steering idler

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 186,332 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Som elift in idler unit

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 159,752 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear tyres cracking

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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DXI 3176 is a 1983 BMW 520 in Brown with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DXI 3176, 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

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What year was DXI 3176 registered?

DXI 3176 is a 1983 BMW 520, first registered on 2 August 1983.

Is DXI 3176 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXI 3176 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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