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XPM 35Y

1983 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,882 mi
Last recorded86,882 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1983 BMW 520101,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPM 35Y
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2008 86,882 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f sill holed

Pass 25 Oct 2007 84,015 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 81,313 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 78,543 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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XPM 35Y is a 1983 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XPM 35Y, 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

How do I check the history of XPM 35Y?

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What year was XPM 35Y registered?

XPM 35Y is a 1983 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is XPM 35Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPM 35Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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