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C120 TJU

1985 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,641 mi
Last recorded146,641 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW 520117,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC120 TJU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 146,641 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 145,257 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 143,673 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 141,693 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 141,103 miles

Nearside Body not fully secure corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Body not fully secure corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2015 140,354 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 136,864 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 136,864 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 135,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear bumper missing

Fail 19 Aug 2013 135,252 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear bumper missing

Pass 22 Aug 2012 134,537 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 134,537 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 133,587 miles

battery insecure

corroded brake pipes to rear flexi-hoses

o/s/f anti-roll bar boot split

slight blow on front exhaust

slight play in n/s steering

Pass 3 Sep 2009 118,959 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 108,384 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 108,384 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 100,984 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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C120 TJU is a 1985 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 C120 TJU, 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 C120 TJU registered?

C120 TJU is a 1985 BMW 520, first registered on 25 November 1985.

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