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A3 DVH

1989 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,634 mi
Last recorded187,634 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 DVH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 187,634 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 187,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion both sills

Fail 15 Dec 2008 187,341 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion both sills

Pass 14 Dec 2007 186,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion at sills both sides

Fail 14 Dec 2007 186,016 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion at sills both sides

Pass 28 Nov 2006 184,466 miles

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front number plate faded ,lense repair tape at offside front indicator lamp

Pass 20 Dec 2005 183,433 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 183,432 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear anti roll bar drop links worn

offside front indercator lense cracked

rear fuel pipe corroded

stone chip to nearside front head light

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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A3 DVH is a 1989 BMW 520 in Red 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 A3 DVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 DVH registered?

A3 DVH is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 12 May 1989.

Is A3 DVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 DVH 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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