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A3 DVT

1989 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

251,034 mi
Last recorded251,034 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 DVT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2018 251,034 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire shield insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill, outer sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 251,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 251,034 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 251,034 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 250,520 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 250,074 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 243,499 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 7 Nov 2013 237,758 miles

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

nearside front fog light not working

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

revesing lights not working

Fail 5 Nov 2013 237,722 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front fog light not working

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

revesing lights not working

Pass 30 Oct 2012 230,589 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 230,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 224,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 224,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 224,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wing edge rust

Pass 17 Sep 2010 216,616 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 216,610 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 208,900 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 201,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 201,089 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 190,819 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 181,394 miles

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

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 DVT is a 1989 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DVT, 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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A3 DVT is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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