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C806 MDP

1985 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,533 mi
Last recorded133,533 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2009
Typical for 1985 BMW 520117,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC806 MDP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2009 133,533 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

all steering/brake /suspension components corroded

slight beam distortion to o/s front headlamp

stone chip to o/s front main beam headlamp

wipers slow in operation

Fail 19 Jun 2009 133,533 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

all steering/brake/ suspension components corroded

slight beam distortion to o/s front headlamp

stone chip to o/s front main beam headlamp

wipers slow in operation

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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C806 MDP is a 1985 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C806 MDP, 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 C806 MDP registered?

C806 MDP is a 1985 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C806 MDP safe to buy?

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