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HRT 133V

1979 BMW 520

Gold Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,070 mi
Last recorded66,070 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 1979 BMW 52088,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRT 133V
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 66,070 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 65,878 miles

Nearside Front outer sill surface rust

Nearside Rear axle bush deteriorated slightly

Offside Front outer sill has surface rust

Offside Rear axle bush deteriorated slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2013 65,105 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 65,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 63,623 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 62,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 61,024 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 61,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 58,269 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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HRT 133V is a 1979 BMW 520 in Gold with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HRT 133V, 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 HRT 133V registered?

HRT 133V is a 1979 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 1979.

Is HRT 133V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRT 133V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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