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F384 TRK

1989 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

13,882 mi
Last recorded13,882 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF384 TRK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 13,882 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 129,641 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 129,661 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 129,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 129,296 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 128,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 128,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 127,322 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 122,706 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 122,706 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 122,575 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 13,882 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 13,882 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jan 2009 13,883 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 13,883 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 13,882 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 13,702 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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F384 TRK is a 1989 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F384 TRK, 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 F384 TRK registered?

F384 TRK is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F384 TRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F384 TRK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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