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CYM 232V

1979 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,220 mi
Last recorded84,220 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW 52088,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYM 232V
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 84,220 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 84,220 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 81,549 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise brake rubber edge worn

Fail 28 Nov 2017 81,548 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advise brake rubber edge worn

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 77,108 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 72,481 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 68,208 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 65,434 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 64,221 miles

n/s/f panel below bumper, bonnet centre underside rust hole

rear exhaust box support rubber broken

Pass 18 Aug 2011 63,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 62,587 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 62,082 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 61,837 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 61,451 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 60,730 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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CYM 232V is a 1979 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1979 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 88,902 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 CYM 232V, 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 47 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 CYM 232V registered?

CYM 232V is a 1979 BMW 520, first registered on 2 August 1979.

Is CYM 232V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYM 232V shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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