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F235 RYR

1989 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,803 mi
Last recorded94,803 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2006
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF235 RYR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2006 94,803 miles

front and rear discs surface rusted

front and rear exhaust getting weak

front and rear flexi ends surface rusted

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking at time of test

n/s/r tyre cracked on outer edge but not to cord

rear tyres on limit

some parts of body damaged

some parts of structure starting to corrode

winscreen chipped but within limits at time of test

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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F235 RYR is a 1989 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F235 RYR, 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 F235 RYR registered?

F235 RYR is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 26 May 1989.

Is F235 RYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F235 RYR shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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