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C412 XCJ

1986 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,675 mi
Last recorded121,675 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 520118,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC412 XCJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 121,675 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 121,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 121,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2023 120,862 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 120,824 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 120,590 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 120,016 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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C412 XCJ is a 1986 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C412 XCJ, 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 C412 XCJ registered?

C412 XCJ is a 1986 BMW 520, first registered on 21 February 1986.

Is C412 XCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C412 XCJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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