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C520 CBW

1985 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,349 mi
Last recorded159,349 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW 520117,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC520 CBW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 159,349 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 159,349 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 159,349 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 118,235 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 116,664 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 116,664 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 115,535 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 115,530 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 181,621 miles

offsdie rear footbrake and handbrake effort low

Fail 6 Aug 2010 181,621 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offsdie rear footbrake and handbrake effort low

Pass 12 Aug 2009 177,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 177,949 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)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 174,637 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 174,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

near side front outer sill holed but not in a prescribed area

Pass 21 Feb 2006 170,248 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 170,237 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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C520 CBW is a 1985 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C520 CBW, 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

How do I check the history of C520 CBW?

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What year was C520 CBW registered?

C520 CBW is a 1985 BMW 520, first registered on 2 August 1985.

Is C520 CBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C520 CBW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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