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D13 SCT

1987 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

121,057 mi
Last recorded121,057 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 520120,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 SCT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 121,057 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 118,709 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 115,154 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 111,187 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 107,755 miles

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

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Feb 2021 106,504 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 104,845 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 103,933 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 100,625 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 100,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front caliper starting to bind

Pass 7 Jan 2017 96,417 miles

n/s front brake binding

rear ex u bolt insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2016 90,882 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 90,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 85,476 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 85,469 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 77,244 miles

rear exhaust mounting loose

t /rod end locking device faulty

Pass 13 Jan 2012 71,955 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 71,941 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,830 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 68,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 66,825 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s washer jet blocked

Pass 7 Feb 2009 64,481 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 84,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 62,034 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 82,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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D13 SCT is a 1987 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1987 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 120,131 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 D13 SCT, 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 39 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 D13 SCT registered?

D13 SCT is a 1987 BMW 520, first registered on 3 February 1987.

Is D13 SCT safe to buy?

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