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C452 OJH

1986 BMW 520

White Lpg 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

223,059 mi
Last recorded223,059 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 520118,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC452 OJH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 223,059 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 223,036 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 222,154 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 222,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 221,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 220,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 220,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 219,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 219,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 216,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 216,537 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2016 209,806 miles

Oil leak

wipers have only just met minimum requirements

Pass 8 Aug 2015 202,992 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 194,900 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2014 194,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 182,351 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 182,351 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 180,987 miles

Battery insecure!

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 180,987 miles

Battery insecure!

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 173,362 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 163,564 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

REAR AXLE RUBBER MOUNTING DAMAGED

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING WORN

Pass 20 Aug 2009 152,237 miles

Brakje pad warning light on pads ok

REAR BRAKE APLICATION SLIGHTLY UNEVEN

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 134,483 miles

Diff rear upper mounting worn and loose

Warning light on indicating worn brake pads

Pass 16 Aug 2007 123,670 miles

brake pad warning light on

oil leaks

rear silencr mount perished

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 24 Aug 2006 113,735 miles

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

modifictions to engine and eletrics

oil leaks from engine

slight imbalance on rear brakes

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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C452 OJH is a 1986 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C452 OJH, 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 C452 OJH registered?

C452 OJH is a 1986 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C452 OJH safe to buy?

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