MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,370 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
O/S/R OUTER D/SHAFT GAITER SPLIT
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
O/S/R OUTER D/SHAFT GAITER SPLIT
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION
REAR D/SHAFT GAITER SPLIT (OUTER)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
O/S/R OUTER DRIVE SHAFT GAITER DETERIORATED
EXHAUST CLAMPS REQUIRE ATTENTION
Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
N/S/R TYRE PERISHED
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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B142 KRX is a 1985 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1985 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 117,349 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 B142 KRX, 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 41 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B142 KRX is a 1985 BMW 520, first registered on 11 January 1985.
Is B142 KRX safe to buy?
The MOT history for B142 KRX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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