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F50 OJB

1989 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,359 mi
Last recorded76,359 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF50 OJB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 76,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers starting to smear

Near side front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 76,176 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 76,025 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 75,748 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 75,744 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 74,745 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2006 74,375 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 74,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes at rear corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2005 73,830 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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F50 OJB is a 1989 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F50 OJB, 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 F50 OJB registered?

F50 OJB is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F50 OJB safe to buy?

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