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ORZ 5281

1985 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,153 mi
Last recorded128,153 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 520117,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORZ 5281
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 128,153 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 127,653 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 127,653 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 130,448 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 118,129 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 117,413 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 117,413 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 113,860 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 111,293 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 107,360 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 107,360 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2016 100,196 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 94,061 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 85,683 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 81,458 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 77,072 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 77,072 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 69,414 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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ORZ 5281 is a 1985 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ORZ 5281, 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

How do I check the history of ORZ 5281?

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What year was ORZ 5281 registered?

ORZ 5281 is a 1985 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is ORZ 5281 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORZ 5281 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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