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F284 EEW

1989 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,180 mi
Last recorded151,180 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF284 EEW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 151,180 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 May 2010 147,246 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 147,237 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2009 144,015 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 139,924 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 135,945 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 132,391 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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F284 EEW is a 1989 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F284 EEW, 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 F284 EEW registered?

F284 EEW is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is F284 EEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F284 EEW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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