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C853 MJB

1985 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,067 mi
Last recorded135,067 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1985 BMW 520117,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC853 MJB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 135,067 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 134,985 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 134,985 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 134,969 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

main beam and fog light tell tale lights earthing fault

Pass 13 Jul 2015 134,155 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 132,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 131,797 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 130,507 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front main beam light lans cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2011 129,278 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 129,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 127,967 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 126,809 miles

o/s handbrake cable outer casing splitting

Pass 14 Jul 2008 125,412 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 123,089 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 121,641 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 119,832 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 119,816 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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C853 MJB is a 1985 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 C853 MJB, 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 C853 MJB registered?

C853 MJB is a 1985 BMW 520, first registered on 24 September 1985.

Is C853 MJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C853 MJB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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