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CTC 468M

1974 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

205,164 mi
Last recorded205,164 miles
Recorded on2 May 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTC 468M
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 May 2006 205,164 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 205,159 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CTC 468M is a 1974 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 CTC 468M, 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 52 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CTC 468M?

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What year was CTC 468M registered?

CTC 468M is a 1974 BMW 520, first registered on 16 January 1974.

Is CTC 468M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTC 468M shows 2 tests with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CTC 468M have outstanding finance?

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