MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,201 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rear tyres starting to crack on side walls
rear tyres starting to crack on side walls
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
n/s sill corroded
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s sill corroded front / rear
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B501 XBV is a 1985 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 B501 XBV, 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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What year was B501 XBV registered?
B501 XBV is a 1985 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 1985.
Is B501 XBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for B501 XBV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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