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F452 RPG

1989 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,094 mi
Last recorded100,094 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF452 RPG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 100,094 miles

Advise offside and nearside front outer sill corrosion, near front jacking points.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 98,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front section of exhaust mounting support corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 96,349 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 96,346 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 93,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 91,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 91,896 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 88,644 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 85,061 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 80,263 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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F452 RPG is a 1989 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F452 RPG, 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 F452 RPG registered?

F452 RPG is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 4 May 1989.

Is F452 RPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F452 RPG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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