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B944 JTY

1985 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

225,690 mi
Last recorded225,690 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW 520117,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB944 JTY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 225,690 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arms inner bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil McPherson strut (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2023 225,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Heavy corrosion on suspension components, floor pans and front inner wings

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 225,598 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Heavy corrosion on suspension components, floor pans and front inner wings

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 221,763 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 221,763 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 214,903 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 214,208 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 210,814 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2007 210,745 miles

Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2006 207,913 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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B944 JTY is a 1985 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B944 JTY, 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 B944 JTY registered?

B944 JTY is a 1985 BMW 520, first registered on 24 December 1985.

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