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G184 NPT

1990 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,121 mi
Last recorded127,121 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG184 NPT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2022 127,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 122,799 miles

Central Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 120,772 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 114,863 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 156,455 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 79,580 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 156,335 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 155,774 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 152,148 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 146,392 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

surface corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2009 142,513 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

sideskirts fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2008 138,416 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 134,410 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 223,112 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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G184 NPT is a 1990 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 133,842 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 G184 NPT, 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 36 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G184 NPT?

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What year was G184 NPT registered?

G184 NPT is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 8 February 1990.

Is G184 NPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G184 NPT shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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