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B886 TKM

1984 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,206 mi
Last recorded121,206 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1984 BMW 520108,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB886 TKM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 121,206 miles

both front strut top mounting rubbers deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2012 121,206 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front strut top mounting rubbers deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2011 121,206 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 121,206 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 121,208 miles

slight bind front brakes

Fail 23 Apr 2010 121,208 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight bind front brakes

Pass 7 Oct 2008 121,206 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 121,206 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 121,206 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 121,206 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 121,209 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Oct 2006 121,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

could have leak from tank

hand brake cables cracking

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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B886 TKM is a 1984 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B886 TKM, 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

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What year was B886 TKM registered?

B886 TKM is a 1984 BMW 520, first registered on 20 August 1984.

Is B886 TKM safe to buy?

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