CarVerify

Free Car Check

ECX 786Y

1983 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,077 mi
Last recorded83,077 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 1983 BMW 520101,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationECX 786Y
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 83,077 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 83,067 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 80,059 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 79,800 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 79,800 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s/r sill very corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 72,433 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 54,544 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 48,843 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 48,843 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 48,795 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Battery insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2010 48,780 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 48,763 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 23 Jul 2009 48,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

battery insurcure

Pass 26 Jul 2008 48,731 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 48,516 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 48,511 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 48,137 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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ECX 786Y is a 1983 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ECX 786Y, 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 ECX 786Y?

You can check the full history of ECX 786Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ECX 786Y registered?

ECX 786Y is a 1983 BMW 520, first registered on 10 May 1983.

Is ECX 786Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECX 786Y shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ECX 786Y have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ECX 786Y. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.