MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
254,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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emissions not tested vehicle is overheating
metal fuel pipes corroded
nearside front seat belt slow to re-tract
play in steering box
play in steering idler
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outer (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill/floor pan (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Steering system excessively rough lock to lock intermittent (2.2.D.1)
emissions not tested vehicle is overheating
metal fuel pipes corroded
nearside front seat belt slow to re-tract
offside front tyre worn badly outer edge
offside rear tyre on wear bars
play in steering box
play in steering idler
Nearside front tyre worn outer edge.
Offside front tyre worn outer edge.
Rear subframe bushes are perished.
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
chip in the windscreen
nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge
offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge
rear subframe bushes are perished
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel pipe/s corroded
n/s/r tyre very badly worn on outer edge
o/s door sill holed
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s door sill holed
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
both outer sills corroded and holed
car is heavily corroded on under side
near side rear tyre wearing low and cracking in treads
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
both outer sills corroded and holed
car is heavily corroded on under side
near side rear tyre wearing low and cracking in treads
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel lines cracked under engine bay
o/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel lines cracked under engine bay
o/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
n/s outer sill damaged
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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F493 GGP is a 1989 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 F493 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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F493 GGP is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 28 February 1989.
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