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VRD 406Y

1983 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,268 mi
Last recorded92,268 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1983 BMW 520101,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRD 406Y
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 92,268 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 92,268 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 92,268 miles

Oil leak

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2012 92,268 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 91,788 miles

corrosion and sharp edges on rear bumper

engine oil leak

general underbody corrosion and welding repairs to vehicle

heavy corrosion offside outer sill panel at rear

temp repair to exhaust system

Fail 3 Jun 2009 91,753 miles

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

corrosion and sharp edges on rear bumper

engine oil leak

general underbody corrosion and welding repairs to vehicle

heavy corrosion offside outer sill panel at rear

temp repair to exhaust system

Pass 5 Jun 2008 90,455 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear coil spring top mountings corroded

slight bulge n/s/f tyre

slight bulge o/s/r tyre and uneaven tread wear

underside of vehicle very dirty

Pass 12 Jun 2007 88,987 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

outer sills corroded

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 15 Jun 2006 87,395 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 87,395 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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VRD 406Y is a 1983 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1983 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 101,162 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VRD 406Y, 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 VRD 406Y registered?

VRD 406Y is a 1983 BMW 520, first registered on 14 June 1983.

Is VRD 406Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRD 406Y shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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