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F611 RUU

1989 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,737 mi
Last recorded166,737 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF611 RUU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2010 166,737 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2009 161,263 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion around nearside outer doorsill , suggest clean and protect.

Pass 7 May 2008 155,722 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 151,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2006 99,729 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 95,715 miles

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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F611 RUU is a 1989 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F611 RUU, 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 F611 RUU?

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What year was F611 RUU registered?

F611 RUU is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 19 May 1989.

Is F611 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F611 RUU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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