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F887 OYK

1989 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,387 mi
Last recorded90,387 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF887 OYK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 90,387 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 90,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 85,360 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 85,358 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 79,338 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 79,338 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 74,458 miles

Near-side rear, Anti-roll link arm bushes deteriorating

Off-side front brake slightly binding

Off-side rear, Anti-roll link arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 21 Mar 2009 74,458 miles

Near-side rear, Anti-roll link arm bushes deteriorating

Off-side front brake slightly binding

Off-side rear, Anti-roll link arm bushes deteriorating

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 68,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 60,867 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 53,567 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 53,567 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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F887 OYK is a 1989 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F887 OYK, 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 F887 OYK registered?

F887 OYK is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 3 February 1989.

Is F887 OYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F887 OYK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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