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A20 CDC

1985 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,348 mi
Last recorded95,348 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 CDC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 95,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2014 94,745 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 94,368 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 93,969 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 93,969 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2009 93,545 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 92,173 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 91,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 88,238 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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A20 CDC is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1985 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 122,432 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 CDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 41 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A20 CDC?

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What year was A20 CDC registered?

A20 CDC is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 June 1985.

Is A20 CDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 CDC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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