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F694 ENV

1989 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,413 mi
Last recorded77,413 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF694 ENV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 77,413 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 75,827 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 75,111 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 74,430 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 73,895 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 73,895 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 72,201 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 70,164 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 70,164 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 67,190 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 30 Oct 2018 67,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 67,003 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 66,117 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 64,131 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 61,461 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 58,125 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 54,769 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 50,809 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 45,990 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 41,396 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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F694 ENV is a 1989 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 F694 ENV, 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

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What year was F694 ENV registered?

F694 ENV is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F694 ENV safe to buy?

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