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C420 RJM

1986 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,614 mi
Last recorded78,614 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1986 BMW 520118,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC420 RJM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 78,614 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 78,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 78,586 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 78,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked all around it's structure.

Offside Rear Tyre cracked all around it's structure.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 78,560 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 78,559 miles

Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 76,623 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 76,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush link rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush link rod (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system excessively tight steering ilder worn (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 74,258 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SIDEWALL PERISHED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2015 74,257 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

BOTH REAR TYRES SIDEWALL PERISHED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 72,386 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 69,824 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside steering idler has slight play

Fail 27 Feb 2013 69,809 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside steering idler has slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2012 67,771 miles

both front tyres starting to perrish

Fail 17 Jan 2012 67,769 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres starting to perrish

Pass 10 Mar 2009 67,548 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 66,602 miles

Slight wear in n/s/drop arm bushes

Pass 11 Dec 2006 61,248 miles

Very slight wear steering box

Pass 6 Jun 2006 58,437 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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C420 RJM is a 1986 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 C420 RJM, 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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C420 RJM is a 1986 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 1986.

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