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F600 WJT

1989 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,635 mi
Last recorded109,635 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF600 WJT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2007 109,635 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 109,616 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front suspension components worn,slight play in steering components,front discs corroded on edges,nearside front shock absorber damp,both rear camber joint bushes worn,front/rear fuel lines corroded,exhaust system corroded.

pas pump damp,oil leaks,coolant stains on radiator,front anti-roll bar link dust covers split,both rear axle beam bushes starting to split from bonding,

stonechips in windscreen,nearside front fog lamp lens cracked,nearside front sill corroded & holed,scratches & dent on bodywork,erratic idle,interior mirror missing.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 100,418 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 100,418 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside front near jacking point at non prescript area corroded and hole

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

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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F600 WJT is a 1989 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F600 WJT, 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 F600 WJT registered?

F600 WJT is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F600 WJT safe to buy?

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