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F230 WDE

1989 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,838 mi
Last recorded152,838 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF230 WDE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 152,838 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Fail 2 May 2012 152,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Pass 22 Apr 2011 150,178 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 148,043 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 143,881 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 143,821 miles

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.

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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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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