MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,813 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all four tyres rubber slightly deteriorated
corrosion nearside front outer sill outside of prescribed areas
corrosion offside front outer sill outside of prescribed areas
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all four tyres rubber slightly deteriorated
corrosion nearside front outer sill outside of prescribed areas
corrosion offside front outer sill outside of prescribed areas
all four brake discs lightly corroded
both rear tyres rubber starting to crack on treads
centre silencer rear rubber mounting broken, exhaust still secure
corrosion nearside front and offside front outer sills outside of prescribed areas
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all four brake discs lightly corroded
both rear tyres rubber starting to crack on treads
centre silencer rear rubber mounting broken, exhaust still secure
corrosion nearside front and offside front outer sills outside of prescribed areas
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both front jacking points corroded but not in pescribed area
vehicle over heated during test
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F550 UOR is a 1989 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 F550 UOR, 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 F550 UOR registered?
F550 UOR is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 24 February 1989.
Is F550 UOR safe to buy?
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