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FKO 270Y

1983 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,935 mi
Last recorded119,935 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1983 BMW 520101,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKO 270Y
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 119,935 miles

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

slight play in n/s idler

Fail 27 May 2008 119,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 118,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 117,323 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 116,028 miles
Fail 11 May 2005 115,995 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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FKO 270Y is a 1983 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FKO 270Y, 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 FKO 270Y registered?

FKO 270Y is a 1983 BMW 520, first registered on 5 March 1983.

Is FKO 270Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKO 270Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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