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ELB 707Y

1983 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,998 mi
Last recorded65,998 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 BMW 520101,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELB 707Y
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2022 65,998 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 64,214 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 63,682 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 61,718 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 59,594 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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ELB 707Y is a 1983 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 ELB 707Y, 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 ELB 707Y registered?

ELB 707Y is a 1983 BMW 520, first registered on 3 May 1983.

Is ELB 707Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELB 707Y shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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