MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,717 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Nearside Front Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)
os and ns outer sill corrosion
all fuel lines are visually corroded
all steering/suspension components are visually corroded
ns/f lower wing corrosion
rear axle mountings are worn[not to excess]
all brake flexable furrells are showing corrosion
both outer sills are corroding
both rear beam axle mountings are worn
engine oil leak ??
metal fuel pipes are showing corrosion
some front steering/suspension components are showing corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
all brake flexable furrells are showing corrosion
both outer sills are corroding
both rear beam axle mountings are worn
engine oil leak ??
metal fuel pipes are showing corrosion
some front steering/suspension components are showing corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RFS 636Y is a 1982 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 RFS 636Y, 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 RFS 636Y registered?
RFS 636Y is a 1982 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 1982.
Is RFS 636Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for RFS 636Y shows 16 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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