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G115 HCK

1989 BMW 520

Bronze Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,274 mi
Last recorded132,274 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG115 HCK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 132,274 miles

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f drop linkage greese boots split and deterioted

o/s/f tyre on 3mil tread depth

Pass 22 Feb 2008 130,202 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 130,158 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 127,897 miles

corroded brake pipes at rear

corroded fuel line at rear

exhaust corroded & front pipe bracket

n/s/f sidelight dim

scatching to windscreen

slight play o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link & boot split

Fail 29 Aug 2006 127,849 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

corroded brake pipes at rear

corroded fuel lines at rear

exhaust corroded & front pipe bracket

n/s/f sidelight dim

scratching to windscreen

slight play o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link & boot split

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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G115 HCK is a 1989 BMW 520 in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G115 HCK, 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 G115 HCK registered?

G115 HCK is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 1989.

Is G115 HCK safe to buy?

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