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HNO 672Y

1983 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,017 mi
Last recorded94,017 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW 520101,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNO 672Y
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 94,017 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 93,730 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 88,076 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 88,073 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play balljoint for pitmans arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 83,797 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 83,029 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 83,029 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 80,438 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 78,818 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 77,216 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 77,074 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 76,825 miles

o/s/f bump stop deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2010 76,825 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f bump stop deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2009 76,519 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear diff has a slight leak

Pass 19 Jan 2008 76,300 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 6 Nov 2006 70,600 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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HNO 672Y is a 1983 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HNO 672Y, 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 HNO 672Y registered?

HNO 672Y is a 1983 BMW 520, first registered on 25 March 1983.

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