MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,838 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes corroded but not leaking
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes corroded but not leaking
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear anti roll bar link rods bushes parishing
dampness on fuel filter
hole o/s/f fog lamp glass
main fuel pipes metal corroded
n/s/f and o/s/f track rod ends gaitor split
n/s/r and o/s/f tyre on boarderline 1.6mm 195/65/15hr
o/s/f and n/s/r and o/s/r brake hoses ends corroded and cracking
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges
o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner and outer edges and on 2mm tread
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F230 WDE is a 1989 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 F230 WDE, 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 F230 WDE registered?
F230 WDE is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 10 March 1989.
Is F230 WDE safe to buy?
The MOT history for F230 WDE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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