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G116 OMV

1989 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,735 mi
Last recorded76,735 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG116 OMV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 76,735 miles

All rear sub frame bushes are perishing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front and rear coil springs are a little rusty

Offside Front Seat belt is starting to frey

Rear metal fuel and brake pipes are a little rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2024 72,874 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 71,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 71,600 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 70,272 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 67,166 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 67,166 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 64,426 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 64,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 59,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 54,911 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 May 2017 50,542 miles

Rear exhaust has slight deterioration

Pass 4 May 2016 46,102 miles

exhaust has slight deterioration

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 May 2015 41,990 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 8 May 2014 37,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust slightly deteriorating

Fail 7 May 2014 37,768 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust slightly deteriorating

Pass 8 May 2013 33,153 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 27,897 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 22,609 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 18,195 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 17,402 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres cracking

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2008 15,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2007 15,347 miles

Slight perishing in front and rear suspension bushes.

Pass 12 May 2006 15,198 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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G116 OMV is a 1989 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 G116 OMV, 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 G116 OMV registered?

G116 OMV is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G116 OMV safe to buy?

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