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G200 DPE

1990 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

148,687 mi
Last recorded148,687 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG200 DPE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 148,687 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inc n/s outer /inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

steering lock/start switch damaged

HORN NOT WORKING/INTERMITTANTLY

Fail 12 Sep 2025 148,683 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

steering lock/ignition switch defective

Pass 3 Sep 2024 148,683 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 148,683 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 148,694 miles

advise steering lock bypassed could inadvertently engage

Fail 6 Sep 2022 148,683 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie arm rearmost bushes both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn spectacle arms both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

advise steering lock bypassed could inadvertently engage

Pass 3 Sep 2021 148,690 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive VARIOUS OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 148,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn O/S AND N/S MOUNTINGS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured IGN SWITCH (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive VARIOUS OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose chafing AT SUBFRAME (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect REARS (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 148,683 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 148,603 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 148,683 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 145,945 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 145,820 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings inner steering link arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Jun 2018 145,709 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 140,665 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 135,616 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 132,229 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 128,829 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 125,157 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 119,026 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 119,026 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 113,710 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

power steering pipes are corroded.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 101,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front to rear fuel pipes in poor condition.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside door mirror is a little loose.

Oil leak reqs attn.

Rear Axle beam bushes in poor condition.

STRONG ADVISE; Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition.

STRONG ADVISE; Offside front shock absorber piston rod in poor condition, Pitted and worn.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 101,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front to rear fuel pipes in poor condition.

Offside door mirror is a little loose.

Oil leak reqs attn.

Rear Axle beam bushes in poor condition.

STRONG ADVISE; Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition.

STRONG ADVISE; Offside front shock absorber piston rod in poor condition, Pitted and worn.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 100,261 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 100,261 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

advise brake inspection....

drivers door mirror damaged.....

exhaust system corroding...

front % rear outer brake pads not visable..

general under body corrosion....

oil leaks....

rear inner pads appear low....

under body fuel pipes corroded....

wipers smear....

Pass 8 Jul 2008 98,152 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 96,999 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 95,553 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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G200 DPE is a 1990 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 G200 DPE, 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.

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G200 DPE is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 5 January 1990.

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