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B244 KJH

1985 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,536 mi
Last recorded88,536 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2010
Typical for 1985 BMW 520117,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB244 KJH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2010 88,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery insecure

fuel pipes

main beam switch

n/s/f antiroll bar link rod dust covers

o/s/f brake pipe

rear suspension bushes

screen chipped

slight exhaust blow

water leak

Pass 7 May 2008 85,377 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 82,371 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 74,522 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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B244 KJH is a 1985 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B244 KJH, 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 B244 KJH registered?

B244 KJH is a 1985 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 1985.

Is B244 KJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B244 KJH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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