MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C142 HFL is a 1985 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 C142 HFL, 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 C142 HFL registered?
C142 HFL is a 1985 BMW 520, first registered on 2 August 1985.
Is C142 HFL safe to buy?
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