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C141 PUX

1986 BMW 520

Beige Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,266 mi
Last recorded120,266 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1986 BMW 520118,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC141 PUX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 120,266 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 120,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 120,078 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 118,385 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no plate cracked could not examnie all brake/fuel pipes some ijn bodywork

Pass 22 Sep 2007 114,819 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 114,811 miles

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

front no plate cracked / stained could not examine all bake pipes some in bodywork

Pass 21 Sep 2006 110,986 miles

front no. plate cracked

Pass 24 Dec 2005 110,982 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2005 110,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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C141 PUX is a 1986 BMW 520 in Beige with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C141 PUX, 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.

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What year was C141 PUX registered?

C141 PUX is a 1986 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C141 PUX safe to buy?

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