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B527 YYH

1985 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,669 mi
Last recorded151,669 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1985 BMW 520117,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB527 YYH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2011 151,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f sill has slight damage

Pass 2 Jun 2010 151,424 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 150,648 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 148,770 miles

front number plate has damaged

osr hand brake cable is getting weak

Pass 2 Jun 2007 146,445 miles

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

vehicle structure is weak n/s/f floor

Pass 22 May 2006 144,139 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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B527 YYH is a 1985 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B527 YYH, 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 B527 YYH registered?

B527 YYH is a 1985 BMW 520, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B527 YYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B527 YYH shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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