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C146 HFL

1985 BMW 520

Bronze Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,778 mi
Last recorded147,778 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1985 BMW 520117,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC146 HFL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 147,778 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

components under car very rusty

n/s/f brake back plate missing

rearsuspension mountings splitting

suspect exhaust blow when cold

under car rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2008 145,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres below 1.6 mm on edges,1.7 wear testable,4 mm in centre

covers fitted under car

holes in outer sills

slight play and knock in steering

under car and components very rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2008 145,795 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres below 1.6 mm on edges,1.7 wear testable,4 mm in centre

covers fitted under car

holes in outer sills

slight play and knock in steering

under car and components very rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2007 142,939 miles

as 1st test and undersill over repears

Fail 4 Aug 2007 142,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

holes in both outer sills and o/s/f panel under bonnet

under car and components very rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2006 141,250 miles

Engine emissions level very weak, suspect split to inlet hose.

Hole to N/S front outer sill just outside perscribed area .

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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C146 HFL is a 1985 BMW 520 in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C146 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 C146 HFL registered?

C146 HFL is a 1985 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1985.

Is C146 HFL safe to buy?

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