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B863 JRD

1985 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,222 mi
Last recorded121,222 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1985 BMW 520117,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB863 JRD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2011 121,222 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes at rear getting rusty

near side front bumper insecure

offside rear brake light lens damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2010 119,707 miles

damage to offside brake light lens

near side front floor corrosion outside perscribed area

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 12 Jan 2009 118,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

damage to offside brake light lens

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 4 Jan 2008 116,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 114,202 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 114,179 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2006 110,976 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f bumper loose

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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B863 JRD is a 1985 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B863 JRD, 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 B863 JRD registered?

B863 JRD is a 1985 BMW 520, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is B863 JRD safe to buy?

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