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F468 GGP

1989 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,482 mi
Last recorded145,482 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF468 GGP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 145,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 140,198 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 135,561 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 130,496 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 130,496 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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F468 GGP is a 1989 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 F468 GGP, 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 F468 GGP registered?

F468 GGP is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 25 February 1989.

Is F468 GGP safe to buy?

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