MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,500 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Adviseries as per original MOT test No 132220086215
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Advise engine oil leaks
Advise front exhaust mounting corroded
Advise fuel pipes badly corroded
Advise nearside lower ball joint dust cover split
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G296 ECV is a 1989 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 G296 ECV, 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.
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What year was G296 ECV registered?
G296 ECV is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 8 December 1989.
Is G296 ECV safe to buy?
The MOT history for G296 ECV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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