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C332 DNE

1986 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,741 mi
Last recorded122,741 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1986 BMW 520118,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC332 DNE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 122,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front floor corroded

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2017 122,732 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front floor corroded

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2016 120,739 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion foot well has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 120,490 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 116,150 miles

Light staining on fuel tank

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer sill area jacking points slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer sill area jacking points slightly corroded

Oil leak

Play in near side steering idler

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2014 116,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Light staining on fuel tank

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer sill area jacking points slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer sill area jacking points slightly corroded

Oil leak

Play in near side steering idler

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 109,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 107,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 2 May 2012 107,497 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2010

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 104,303 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 104,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 104,289 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2008 104,289 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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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C332 DNE is a 1986 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C332 DNE, 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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C332 DNE is a 1986 BMW 520, first registered on 10 February 1986.

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