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G216 PAH

1990 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,639 mi
Last recorded165,639 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG216 PAH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 165,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 165,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2007 163,787 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 5 Jun 2006 161,288 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 161,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G216 PAH is a 1990 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G216 PAH, 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 G216 PAH?

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What year was G216 PAH registered?

G216 PAH is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 19 January 1990.

Is G216 PAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G216 PAH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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