MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,772 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front sills corroded and holed outside prescribed areas
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
surface corrosion to both rear outer sills
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
surface corrosion to both rear outer sills
small chips in front screen
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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C412 BYE is a 1985 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 C412 BYE, 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 C412 BYE registered?
C412 BYE is a 1985 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C412 BYE safe to buy?
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