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SUP 60V

1979 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

167,665 mi
Last recorded167,665 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1979 BMW 52088,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUP 60V
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 167,665 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on all under body components

Pass 4 Oct 2019 167,644 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 166,883 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 165,696 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underside of vehicle shows signs of age related corrosion.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 164,825 miles

underside of vehicle shows signs of age related corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2016 164,824 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

underside of vehicle shows signs of age related corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2015 163,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion strut tower area (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion strut tower area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

engine/gearbox/diff oil leaks.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 161,574 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 160,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2013 160,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear foglamp indicator inop

Fail 6 Aug 2013 160,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear foglamp indicator inop

Pass 3 Aug 2012 158,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

r/h outer headlight cracked not affecting pattern

Fail 20 Jul 2012 158,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

r/h outer headlight cracked not affecting pattern

Pass 1 Jun 2011 157,044 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2010 155,289 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 154,292 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 May 2008 153,706 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 May 2008 153,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 153,274 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 152,880 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 152,314 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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SUP 60V is a 1979 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1979 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 88,902 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 SUP 60V, 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 47 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SUP 60V registered?

SUP 60V is a 1979 BMW 520, first registered on 7 September 1979.

Is SUP 60V safe to buy?

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