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G259 PWU

1990 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

165,089 mi
Last recorded165,089 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2006
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG259 PWU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2006 165,089 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Borderline pass handbrake

Handbrake cable damaged / corroded but servicable at this time

Metal petrol pipes generally badly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror damaged

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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G259 PWU is a 1990 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 G259 PWU, 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

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What year was G259 PWU registered?

G259 PWU is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G259 PWU safe to buy?

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