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B54 TLS

1984 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,040 mi
Last recorded133,040 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2006
Typical for 1984 BMW 520108,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB54 TLS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2006 133,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Dec 2005 129,713 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 129,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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B54 TLS is a 1984 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 108,032 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 B54 TLS, 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 42 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B54 TLS?

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What year was B54 TLS registered?

B54 TLS is a 1984 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B54 TLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B54 TLS shows 3 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.

Does B54 TLS have outstanding finance?

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