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F248 EYC

1989 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,812 mi
Last recorded34,812 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF248 EYC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 34,812 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 32,553 miles

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

Rear exhaust silenser corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2023 32,305 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive all over engine underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 30,334 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 24,480 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 24,478 miles

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering idler arm excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 18,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight lift in steering wheel

Fail 25 Jan 2020 18,701 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight lift in steering wheel

Pass 23 Jan 2019 11,970 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s washer jet inop

Pass 20 Jan 2018 6,831 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower back arms (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

slight play n/s/f lower steering idler

Pass 28 Nov 2016 3,048 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle is heavily greased

Pass 26 Nov 2015 2,482 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 1,876 miles

slight oil leak from engine

vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Nov 2013 1,483 miles

Both near side shock absorber covers insecure

Heavily unsealed

Pass 23 Nov 2012 932 miles

Heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Nov 2011 290 miles

Heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Nov 2010 108,054 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 107,779 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 106,877 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 106,527 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 104,855 miles

All brake and fuel lines are greased. Under vehicle and arches have been grease.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 104,278 miles

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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F248 EYC is a 1989 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F248 EYC, 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 F248 EYC registered?

F248 EYC is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 20 January 1989.

Is F248 EYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F248 EYC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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