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EGV 967Y

1982 BMW 520

Gold Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,713 mi
Last recorded148,713 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1982 BMW 52086,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGV 967Y
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2008 148,713 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

battery tray corroded

nearside and offside front floor panels starting to corrode

Pass 6 Sep 2007 147,310 miles

corrosion forming along both sills, not excessive at time of test.

Fail 24 Aug 2007 147,294 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

corrosion forming along both side sills

Pass 13 Sep 2006 146,016 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 145,480 miles

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

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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EGV 967Y is a 1982 BMW 520 in Gold with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EGV 967Y, 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 EGV 967Y registered?

EGV 967Y is a 1982 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 1982.

Is EGV 967Y safe to buy?

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