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OCF 730X

1982 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,411 mi
Last recorded140,411 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1982 BMW 52086,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCF 730X
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 140,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

vehicle has been weld repaired throughout and corrosion froming throughout body

Fail 19 Mar 2010 140,399 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre is cracked and perished

Fail 8 Mar 2010 140,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 136,586 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 136,573 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 136,068 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 136,068 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 135,539 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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OCF 730X is a 1982 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 86,929 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 OCF 730X, 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 44 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 OCF 730X registered?

OCF 730X is a 1982 BMW 520, first registered on 10 February 1982.

Is OCF 730X safe to buy?

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