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G237 OPN

1989 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,822 mi
Last recorded71,822 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG237 OPN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 71,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

signs of vehicle standing

Fail 10 May 2011 71,796 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

signs of vehicle standing

Pass 6 May 2010 70,621 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 May 2009 70,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

OSF track rod eng gaiter split

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2008 70,332 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 69,680 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 68,592 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G237 OPN is a 1989 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G237 OPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G237 OPN registered?

G237 OPN is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G237 OPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G237 OPN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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