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PBX 646Y

1983 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,925 mi
Last recorded123,925 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1983 BMW 520101,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBX 646Y
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 123,925 miles

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

both rear outer wheelarches deteriorating

Pass 16 Jun 2010 121,510 miles

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

o/s/r handbrake outer cable deteriorating

Fail 16 Jun 2010 121,510 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

o/s/r handbrake outer cable deteriorating

Pass 18 Jun 2009 119,005 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 119,005 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 117,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front number plate deteriorating

o/s handbrake cable outer deteriorating

Fail 19 Jun 2008 117,017 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front number plate deteriorating

o/s handbrake cable outer deteriorating

Pass 26 Jun 2007 114,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake performance close to imbalance

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2006 111,508 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

slight roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing

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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PBX 646Y is a 1983 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 PBX 646Y, 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.

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PBX 646Y is a 1983 BMW 520, first registered on 1 July 1983.

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