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B966 BCA

1984 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,690 mi
Last recorded134,690 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1984 BMW 520108,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB966 BCA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2013 134,690 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sills corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 134,364 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 134,232 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 133,639 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 126,129 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 123,610 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 117,223 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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B966 BCA is a 1984 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 B966 BCA, 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 B966 BCA registered?

B966 BCA is a 1984 BMW 520, first registered on 16 November 1984.

Is B966 BCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B966 BCA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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