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B908 XYT

1985 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,393 mi
Last recorded113,393 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1985 BMW 520117,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB908 XYT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 113,393 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 115,170 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 113,237 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 112,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

light corrosion to inner and outer sills

Pass 30 May 2007 112,524 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 112,524 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 112,524 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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B908 XYT is a 1985 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B908 XYT, 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 B908 XYT registered?

B908 XYT is a 1985 BMW 520, first registered on 25 January 1985.

Is B908 XYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B908 XYT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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