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D266 KRL

1986 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,669 mi
Last recorded71,669 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 520118,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD266 KRL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 71,669 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 71,547 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 71,413 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 70,639 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 68,946 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 66,236 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 65,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated with grease / under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded and holed

Under body coated with under seal

Pass 17 Oct 2017 65,866 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 65,852 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 65,820 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 65,767 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 65,767 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 65,756 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 65,755 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear suspension arms mounting bar boots split

Pass 9 Oct 2012 65,755 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear suspension arms mounting bar boots split

Fail 11 Oct 2011 65,676 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 65,676 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 65,365 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 65,365 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 65,226 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 65,193 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 65,193 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 65,149 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 64,120 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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D266 KRL is a 1986 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1986 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 118,026 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 D266 KRL, 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 40 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 D266 KRL registered?

D266 KRL is a 1986 BMW 520, first registered on 7 October 1986.

Is D266 KRL safe to buy?

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