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G337 SNF

1989 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,626 mi
Last recorded116,626 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG337 SNF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 116,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 114,755 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 114,750 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 113,480 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 112,580 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 111,825 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas.

Offside Front Jacking point corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 111,818 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas.

Offside Front Jacking point corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 111,141 miles

N/S/F jacking point corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 111,110 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/F jacking point corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 109,461 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 108,122 miles

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

Nearside front wiper blade split

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 106,252 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 May 2010 104,850 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 104,850 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 102,025 miles

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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G337 SNF is a 1989 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G337 SNF, 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 G337 SNF registered?

G337 SNF is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 7 September 1989.

Is G337 SNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G337 SNF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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