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RRG 469N

1971 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,817 mi
Last recorded139,817 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 BMW 520129,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRG 469N
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2016 139,817 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 138,555 miles

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

Offside Rear lense slightly cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2014 137,132 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly cracking

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 24 Sep 2013 135,577 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 133,813 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 131,931 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

offside rear lense cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2010 130,027 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 128,307 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 126,910 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 125,031 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 123,559 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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RRG 469N is a 1971 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 129,827 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 RRG 469N, 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 55 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 RRG 469N registered?

RRG 469N is a 1971 BMW 520, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RRG 469N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRG 469N shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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