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C787 EUU

1986 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,902 mi
Last recorded105,902 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1986 BMW 520118,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC787 EUU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 105,902 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 105,425 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 104,901 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 104,901 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 104,266 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 103,813 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 103,132 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 103,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 102,154 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 102,154 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 101,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 101,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 100,772 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 100,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 99,900 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 99,324 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 98,467 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 97,459 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 96,138 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 95,174 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 95,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

offside outer sill holed at front

Fail 23 Jun 2006 95,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

offside and nearside rear coil springs not in their seat

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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C787 EUU is a 1986 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 C787 EUU, 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 C787 EUU registered?

C787 EUU is a 1986 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C787 EUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C787 EUU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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