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B674 PBF

1985 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,300 mi
Last recorded89,300 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1985 BMW 520117,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB674 PBF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 89,300 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 87,052 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bump stop damaged or missing - Offside front, nearside front and offside rear

no coolant in bottle

parking brake needs adjustment offside 170 nearside 89

Pass 12 Jul 2021 80,920 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 77,247 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 77,131 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 77,130 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2009 75,239 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 73,346 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 70,143 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 67,521 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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B674 PBF is a 1985 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B674 PBF, 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 B674 PBF registered?

B674 PBF is a 1985 BMW 520, first registered on 24 January 1985.

Is B674 PBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B674 PBF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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