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LNP 943T

1979 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,452 mi
Last recorded77,452 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 BMW 52088,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNP 943T
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 77,452 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front exterior door handle broken but still works

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

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 77,452 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 77,452 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 77,452 miles

engine stalls at idle

Pass 6 Sep 2012 77,452 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

noise from o/s/r brake

Fail 23 Aug 2012 77,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

noise from o/s/r brake

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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LNP 943T is a 1979 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LNP 943T, 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 LNP 943T registered?

LNP 943T is a 1979 BMW 520, first registered on 20 January 1979.

Is LNP 943T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNP 943T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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