MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,882 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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H338 XYV is a 1971 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1971 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 129,827 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 H338 XYV, 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 55 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was H338 XYV registered?
H338 XYV is a 1971 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is H338 XYV safe to buy?
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