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B572 AHM

1985 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,580 mi
Last recorded192,580 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1985 BMW 520117,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB572 AHM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2008 192,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front sills on jacking point corroded but not affecting vehicle

Pass 19 Dec 2006 136,573 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 136,503 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 131,666 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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B572 AHM is a 1985 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B572 AHM, 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 B572 AHM registered?

B572 AHM is a 1985 BMW 520, first registered on 30 May 1985.

Is B572 AHM safe to buy?

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