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LGO 729V

1979 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,036 mi
Last recorded108,036 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1979 BMW 52088,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGO 729V
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 108,036 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 108,033 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 105,357 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 105,351 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 99,052 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 95,150 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 93,179 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 93,178 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 92,095 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 89,002 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 86,946 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r sill rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2006 86,736 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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