MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,268 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
Oil leak
slight underbody corrosion
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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