MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,399 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust rubbers perished.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
General corrosion.
Nearside main beam lamp loose but not insecure.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside rear brake hose unions corroded.
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust rubbers perished.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
General corrosion.
Nearside main beam lamp loose but not insecure.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside rear brake hose unions corroded.
Oil leak
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
fuel pipes corroded. rear tyres worn on inner edge. slight exhaust blow. radiator in poor condition/leaking.
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Advise both front tyres uneven wear.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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BBY 555Y is a 1982 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 BBY 555Y, 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.
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BBY 555Y is a 1982 BMW 520, first registered on 22 October 1982.
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