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F536 RTP

1989 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,826 mi
Last recorded104,826 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF536 RTP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 104,826 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 104,689 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 104,295 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 103,748 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 103,746 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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F536 RTP is a 1989 BMW 520 in Blue 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 F536 RTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F536 RTP?

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What year was F536 RTP registered?

F536 RTP is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 22 February 1989.

Is F536 RTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F536 RTP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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