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G329 TTO

1989 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,116 mi
Last recorded123,116 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG329 TTO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 123,116 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 126,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S & N/S front jacking points damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2008 119,895 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 119,712 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres have cracks in side walls

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

O/s & N/s front jacking points/sills corroded

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 116,098 miles

All tyres perished.

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 116,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

All tyres perished.

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

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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G329 TTO is a 1989 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G329 TTO, 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 G329 TTO registered?

G329 TTO is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 20 October 1989.

Is G329 TTO safe to buy?

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