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C183 MDP

1985 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

140,211 mi
Last recorded140,211 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2005
Typical for 1985 BMW 520117,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC183 MDP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2005 140,211 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

flick switch fitted for indicator switch

front floor panels starting to corrode

outer sills starting to corrode

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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C183 MDP is a 1985 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 C183 MDP, 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 C183 MDP registered?

C183 MDP is a 1985 BMW 520, first registered on 9 August 1985.

Is C183 MDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C183 MDP shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C183 MDP have outstanding finance?

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