MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,923 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear stabalizer link worn but not excessive
offside rear stabalizer link worn but not excessive
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear stabalizer link worn but not excessive
offside rear stabalizer link worn but not excessive
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F835 NVU is a 1989 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F835 NVU, 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.
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What year was F835 NVU registered?
F835 NVU is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 3 April 1989.
Is F835 NVU safe to buy?
The MOT history for F835 NVU shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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