MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,329 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
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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G178 RMA is a 1989 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 G178 RMA, 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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How do I check the history of G178 RMA?
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What year was G178 RMA registered?
G178 RMA is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 1 December 1989.
Is G178 RMA safe to buy?
The MOT history for G178 RMA shows 2 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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