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HJO 86Y

1983 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,483 mi
Last recorded138,483 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 BMW 520101,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJO 86Y
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 138,483 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 135,215 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 135,163 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch upper shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 131,402 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 131,401 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 127,890 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 124,758 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 122,999 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 122,995 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 122,976 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 122,260 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 121,860 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 120,405 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 118,493 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 117,131 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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HJO 86Y is a 1983 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HJO 86Y, 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 HJO 86Y registered?

HJO 86Y is a 1983 BMW 520, first registered on 24 June 1983.

Is HJO 86Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJO 86Y shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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