MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,278 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Inner Headlamp missing (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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XRF 221X is a 1982 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XRF 221X, 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 XRF 221X registered?
XRF 221X is a 1982 BMW 520, first registered on 4 June 1982.
Is XRF 221X safe to buy?
The MOT history for XRF 221X shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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