MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
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)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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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.
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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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