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F510 PPM

1989 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,023 mi
Last recorded142,023 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF510 PPM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 142,023 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 142,023 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 142,935 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes corrosion

steering idler play

Pass 1 May 2010 138,416 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2010 138,416 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2009 131,058 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 131,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 122,833 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 114,613 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 114,613 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 106,019 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 106,019 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 106,019 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 97,181 miles

p'steer and alt' belts perashing

minor leak mid' to rear exhaust joint

n/s/f tyre on limit also tread wear uneaven

oil leak

rear fuel pipes under vehicle surface corrosion

rear tyres 2mm tread wear left aprox'

slight wear/knocking steering box

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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F510 PPM is a 1989 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F510 PPM, 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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F510 PPM is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 23 February 1989.

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