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C56 LTV

1985 BMW 520

Bronze Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,378 mi
Last recorded104,378 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1985 BMW 520117,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC56 LTV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 104,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front to rear brake pipes has a layer of grease not allowing a full inspection

Fail 18 Apr 2012 104,377 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front to rear brake pipes has a layer of grease not allowing a full inspection

Pass 16 Aug 2010 102,266 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 102,199 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 98,034 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 98,034 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 93,469 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 93,143 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 93,135 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s mainbeam lamp cracked

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

slight oil leak from gearbox.slight leak from diff

Pass 2 Sep 2005 90,262 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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C56 LTV is a 1985 BMW 520 in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C56 LTV, 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 C56 LTV registered?

C56 LTV is a 1985 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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