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D292 CLY

1987 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,428 mi
Last recorded126,428 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1987 BMW 520120,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD292 CLY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 126,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear 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)

general wear and detiriation to suspension components

Pass 3 Dec 2007 121,967 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 121,966 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 117,430 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 112,037 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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D292 CLY is a 1987 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D292 CLY, 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 D292 CLY registered?

D292 CLY is a 1987 BMW 520, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D292 CLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D292 CLY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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