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B400 NPK

1985 BMW 520

Brown Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,104 mi
Last recorded149,104 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 BMW 520117,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB400 NPK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 149,104 miles

engine overheating and loosing fluid

Fail 2 Aug 2023 149,104 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine overheating and loosing fluid

Pass 28 Jul 2022 147,378 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 146,900 miles

Nearside steering idle slight play in bush (up and down play)

Pass 24 Jul 2020 145,822 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 50,899 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 50,881 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 48,787 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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B400 NPK is a 1985 BMW 520 in Brown 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 B400 NPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B400 NPK registered?

B400 NPK is a 1985 BMW 520, first registered on 6 June 1985.

Is B400 NPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B400 NPK 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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