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B986 GPN

1984 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,127 mi
Last recorded85,127 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1984 BMW 520108,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB986 GPN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 85,127 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 78,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R LENSE CRACKED

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 75,011 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 70,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 65,522 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 61,484 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 58,673 miles

Both front tyre walls badly perished and wearing low on inner edges.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 58,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyre walls badly perished and wearing low on inner edges.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 53,635 miles

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

offside stop light dim

Fail 1 Aug 2008 53,632 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside stop light dim

Pass 21 Jul 2006 42,353 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 41,562 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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B986 GPN is a 1984 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B986 GPN, 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 B986 GPN registered?

B986 GPN is a 1984 BMW 520, first registered on 3 August 1984.

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The MOT history for B986 GPN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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