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G120 APF

1989 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,701 mi
Last recorded133,701 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG120 APF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2011 133,701 miles

Nail in nsf tyre

Nsr tyre feathering on the inner edge

Rubber fuel pipe from fuel filter deteriorating

Slight play in offside front track rod end

Slight play in steering uj

Pass 23 Feb 2010 132,231 miles

Nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front outer track rod end has slight play in

Power steering pipes off of resivior weeping

rear fuel line corroding

Pass 10 Feb 2009 129,893 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 127,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 124,688 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 121,711 miles

Engine oil leak.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Slight weep of power steering fluid from sterring box.

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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G120 APF is a 1989 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G120 APF, 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 G120 APF registered?

G120 APF is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G120 APF safe to buy?

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