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AEH 776Y

1982 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,617 mi
Last recorded67,617 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1982 BMW 52086,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEH 776Y
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 67,617 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

slight play in steering rack felt at nearside front wheel

Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,530 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 67,530 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 67,506 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 67,506 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 66,084 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 66,084 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nsr tyre cracking slightly on outer sidewall

osr tyre cracking slightly on outer sidewall

Pass 7 Jul 2007 66,084 miles

brake pedal slightly slow at returning up (possable sticking on linckiges due to standing)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 66,084 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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AEH 776Y is a 1982 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1982 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 86,929 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 AEH 776Y, 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 44 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 AEH 776Y registered?

AEH 776Y is a 1982 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is AEH 776Y safe to buy?

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