MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,036 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear (7.1.2)
Ball joint has excessive play Drop arm, from steering box (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear (7.1.2)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
n/s/r sill rusty
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LGO 729V is a 1979 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 LGO 729V, 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.
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What year was LGO 729V registered?
LGO 729V is a 1979 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1979.
Is LGO 729V safe to buy?
The MOT history for LGO 729V shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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