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C792 MAU

1985 BMW 520

Bronze Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,713 mi
Last recorded69,713 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1985 BMW 520117,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC792 MAU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 69,713 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front inner arch corroded near to strut top

Pass 31 Jul 2007 69,284 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 68,703 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 68,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

1 of o/s rear shock monting bolts loose

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s handbrake efficency less than o/s

o/s front anti roll bar bent

o/s front flexi insecure

rear sub frame bushes play

Pass 25 Jul 2005 68,315 miles

both outter sills corroded round jacking points

o/s front tyre close limit

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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C792 MAU is a 1985 BMW 520 in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C792 MAU, 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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C792 MAU is a 1985 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C792 MAU safe to buy?

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