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B477 EOL

1985 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

199,467 mi
Last recorded199,467 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 520117,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB477 EOL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 199,467 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 199,461 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2023 199,450 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 199,396 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 199,287 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 198,176 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 197,189 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 189,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 189,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 183,751 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 183,751 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 182,128 miles

Exhaust system - rubber mounts deteriorating!

Offside front shock absorber has corrosion to casing/structure!

Slight free play detected in steering system!

Pass 31 May 2013 178,397 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 178,397 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 173,947 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 173,947 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 168,890 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 166,028 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2010 166,028 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 162,909 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 162,909 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2008 160,530 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 158,413 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 158,394 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 154,831 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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B477 EOL is a 1985 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1985 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 117,349 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 B477 EOL, 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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B477 EOL is a 1985 BMW 520, first registered on 21 May 1985.

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