1986 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · C657 DUL
1986 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21/02/1986. Recorded mileage 125,230 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,230 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 1990cc
C657 DUL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/07/2026
- 125,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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C657 DUL Mileage History
- 21/08/2023120,544 mi
- 21/08/2023120,544 mi
- 06/07/2024120,697 mi+153 mi
- 10/06/2025122,578 mi+1,881 mi
- 07/07/2026125,230 mi+2,652 mi
Average of roughly 1,628 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C657 DUL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 BMW 520 (C657 DUL) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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