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NKR 538W

1981 BMW 520

Gold Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,053 mi
Last recorded80,053 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKR 538W
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 80,053 miles

Advise,battery insecure,rear axle leak,n\s\f shock absorber damp.corrosion n\s\f and o\s\f sill and floor,front brake pipes corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2008 80,053 miles

Advise,battery insecure,rear axle leak,n\s\f shock absorber damp.corrosion n\s\f and o\s\f sill and floor,front brake pipes corroded.

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 79,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s front wiperblades deteriorating

n/s/r outer handbrake cable deteriorating

surface corrosion to o/s/f outer sill

Pass 22 Jun 2006 79,506 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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NKR 538W is a 1981 BMW 520 in Gold with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NKR 538W, 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 45 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 NKR 538W registered?

NKR 538W is a 1981 BMW 520, first registered on 5 January 1981.

Is NKR 538W safe to buy?

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