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C283 NJM

1985 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

144,753 mi
Last recorded144,753 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 520117,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC283 NJM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 144,753 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 142,880 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 142,880 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 139,698 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 136,617 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 136,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 123,924 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 123,919 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 103,871 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 103,871 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 103,871 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 103,871 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 103,871 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 103,871 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 103,871 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 103,871 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 103,871 miles

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

Oil leak

some corrosion and repair on and near prescribed areas

Pass 17 Nov 2012 103,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 103,871 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 103,375 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 103,058 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 103,058 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 102,726 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 101,834 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 100,511 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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C283 NJM is a 1985 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 C283 NJM, 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 C283 NJM registered?

C283 NJM is a 1985 BMW 520, first registered on 10 September 1985.

Is C283 NJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C283 NJM shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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