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C816 SCC

1986 BMW 520

Bronze Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,489 mi
Last recorded102,489 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 520118,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC816 SCC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 102,489 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 101,967 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 101,621 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 101,621 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 100,320 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 98,787 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 98,360 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 98,360 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside 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)

Pass 23 May 2017 98,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 98,173 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 92,552 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 86,680 miles

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

Oil leak

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

main beam tell tale inop

Fail 15 May 2015 86,670 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

main beam tell tale inop

Pass 22 May 2014 86,635 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust is corroded

o/s hand brake performance is lower than the n/s

o/s rear drive shaft inner gaiter is split

windscreen chipped.

Fail 21 May 2014 86,635 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust is corroded

o/s hand brake performance is lower than the n/s

o/s rear drive shaft inner gaiter is split

Pass 31 Jan 2013 86,269 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 86,062 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 84,945 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 83,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 80,913 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 78,637 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 78,637 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 76,457 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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C816 SCC is a 1986 BMW 520 in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 C816 SCC, 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 C816 SCC registered?

C816 SCC is a 1986 BMW 520, first registered on 14 March 1986.

Is C816 SCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C816 SCC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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