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F125 NBR

1989 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,578 mi
Last recorded148,578 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF125 NBR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2007 148,578 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 148,578 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Dec 2006 145,437 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 145,437 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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 2 Dec 2005 140,452 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 140,452 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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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F125 NBR is a 1989 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F125 NBR, 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 F125 NBR registered?

F125 NBR is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 10 July 1989.

Is F125 NBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F125 NBR shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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