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F758 TMD

1989 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

172,504 mi
Last recorded172,504 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF758 TMD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 172,504 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 172,504 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 172,504 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 172,504 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 171,673 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017
Pass 2 Nov 2016 169,409 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 167,781 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 166,241 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 164,948 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 162,785 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 161,186 miles

o/s & n/s front suspenion ball joint gaiters perished

Pass 17 Jan 2011 159,491 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 156,119 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 150,781 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 145,281 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 138,759 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 132,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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F758 TMD is a 1989 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 F758 TMD, 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 F758 TMD registered?

F758 TMD is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 20 February 1989.

Is F758 TMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F758 TMD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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