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A15 AGN

1989 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,721 mi
Last recorded163,721 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 AGN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 163,721 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 163,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 157,445 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 150,527 miles

hand brake near end of travel

offside front shock absorber weeping

various suspension bushes weak

Fail 28 Jan 2008 150,527 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake near end of travel

offside front shock absorber weeping

offside rear tyre thin

various suspension bushes weak

Pass 25 Oct 2006 143,832 miles

both inner front track control arm bushes weak/splitting

brake fluid low

fuel pipes rusty

handbrake travel high

n/s/f thrust arm bush weak

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

n/s/r tyre legal limit outer edges

rear exhaust box poor condition

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

steering box slight play

Fail 25 Oct 2006 143,832 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both inner front track control arm bushes weak/splitting

brake fluid low

fuel pipes rusty

handbrake travel high

n/s/f thrust arm bush weak

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

n/s/r tyre legal limit outer edges

rear exhaust box poor condition

rear exhaust clamp loose

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

steering box play

Pass 24 Oct 2005 135,911 miles

rear exhaust rusty

both outer sills thin

fuel pipes very rusty

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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A15 AGN is a 1989 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 138,416 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 A15 AGN, 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 37 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A15 AGN registered?

A15 AGN is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 10 January 1989.

Is A15 AGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 AGN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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