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F275 BTX

1989 BMW 520

Bronze Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

180,404 mi
Last recorded180,404 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF275 BTX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 180,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both floor to sills corroded

fuel pipes corroded

outter sills corroded

steering idler arm has slight play

windscreen slightly marked

Fail 9 Jul 2014 180,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both floor to sills corroded

fuel pipes corroded

outter sills corroded

steering idler arm has slight play

windscreen slightly marked

Pass 3 Jul 2013 175,012 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 168,819 miles

under body corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 161,941 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 154,193 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 143,361 miles

both outter sills corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2009 143,361 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both outter sills corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2008 133,591 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 122,551 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 108,715 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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F275 BTX is a 1989 BMW 520 in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F275 BTX, 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

How do I check the history of F275 BTX?

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What year was F275 BTX registered?

F275 BTX is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 13 March 1989.

Is F275 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F275 BTX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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