1983 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · A435 RYT
1983 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 115,209 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,209 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A435 RYT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2023
- 115,209 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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A435 RYT Mileage History
- 30/07/2022115,105 mi
- 30/07/2022115,105 mi
- 22/07/2023115,209 mi+104 mi
Average of roughly 106 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
A435 RYT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 BMW 520 (A435 RYT) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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