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F607 GNW

1989 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

127,713 mi
Last recorded127,713 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF607 GNW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 127,713 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 127,713 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 172,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 165,284 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 165,283 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

3X front to rear fuel lines excessively corroded but not leaking

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 159,300 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 159,287 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

front to rear fuel pipes badly corroded

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing (has no free play)

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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F607 GNW is a 1989 BMW 520 in Red 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 F607 GNW, 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 F607 GNW?

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What year was F607 GNW registered?

F607 GNW is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F607 GNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F607 GNW shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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