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F787 SUU

1989 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,001 mi
Last recorded155,001 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF787 SUU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 155,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 154,811 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 154,227 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 154,029 miles

all tyres close to limit and perishing

slight blow and corrosion exhaust

Fail 13 Jul 2017 154,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight blow and corrosion exhaust

slight play in steering idler

all tyres close to limit and perishing

Pass 14 May 2016 152,363 miles

all tyres perishing

engine has a misting of oil

rear anti roll bar link rubbers perishing

slight corrosion on body sills

slight play in offside rear bearing

Pass 13 May 2015 144,309 miles

all tyres perishing

corrosion on metal fuel pipes

offside front lower ball joint rubber slight damage

oil leak on engine and diff

rear anti roll bar link rubbers starting to perish

slight blow and corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion all metal pipes

slight corrosion on bodysills by jacking points

slight wear in nearside front lower ball joint

water leak on rad

Pass 13 May 2014 139,027 miles

corrosion all metal brake pipe

corrosion on body sills

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 24 May 2013 137,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to outer sills

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 134,955 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

corrosion to nearside outer sill

corrosion to offside outer sill

fuel pipes corroded

rear suspension bushes deteriorated but no play present

slight corrosion to front inner wings

Pass 27 May 2011 130,596 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

front pads low

screen chipped

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 20 Apr 2010 129,650 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

screen damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2010 129,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on front brake discs

screen damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2009 125,321 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight movement in nearside front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 7 Sep 2007 124,811 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt stalk sticky but workin

Pass 5 Sep 2006 121,545 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 117,218 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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F787 SUU is a 1989 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F787 SUU, 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 F787 SUU registered?

F787 SUU is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 20 June 1989.

Is F787 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F787 SUU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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