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ARK 605Y

1982 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,960 mi
Last recorded55,960 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1982 BMW 52086,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARK 605Y
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 55,960 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust bracket at gearbox rusted/broken

fuel pipes heavily coated

various metal brake pipes heavily coated

Fail 7 Jun 2019 55,960 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessively high idle speed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested not working on dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at both ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust bracket at gearbox rusted/broken

Pass 22 May 2010 55,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear brake gripping slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2008 55,942 miles

exhaust bracket getting quite rusty

o/s/f flexible brake hose metal ends getting quite rusty

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 May 2006 55,923 miles

o/s/f and b/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends getting quite rusty

service braqke slightly low n/s/r

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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ARK 605Y is a 1982 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 ARK 605Y, 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 ARK 605Y registered?

ARK 605Y is a 1982 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 1982.

Is ARK 605Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARK 605Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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