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F466 SBK

1989 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

190,888 mi
Last recorded190,888 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF466 SBK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 190,888 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 190,888 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 190,853 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 190,755 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 190,693 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 190,585 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 190,457 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 190,349 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 19,013 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 189,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 188,915 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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F466 SBK is a 1989 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 F466 SBK, 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 F466 SBK registered?

F466 SBK is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 15 April 1989.

Is F466 SBK safe to buy?

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