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D432 TDM

1987 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

213,629 mi
Last recorded213,629 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1987 BMW 520120,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD432 TDM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 213,629 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

both front and rear discs pitted and scord

Fail 12 Oct 2010 213,629 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both front and rear discs pitted and scord

Pass 14 Oct 2009 211,139 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaurst rubber mounting slightly weak

Fail 12 Oct 2009 211,139 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaurst rubber mounting slightly weak

Pass 9 Oct 2008 208,598 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 208,598 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 205,320 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear outer c v boot split

Fail 2 Oct 2007 205,320 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear outer c v boot split

Pass 15 Sep 2006 200,586 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 200,586 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion on all fuel pipes

Pass 5 Sep 2005 195,680 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 195,350 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

tyre sidewalls perished

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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D432 TDM is a 1987 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 D432 TDM, 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.

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What year was D432 TDM registered?

D432 TDM is a 1987 BMW 520, first registered on 19 March 1987.

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