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G33 TKX

1989 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,304 mi
Last recorded191,304 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG33 TKX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2007 191,304 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2007 191,304 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 188,768 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 185,498 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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G33 TKX is a 1989 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G33 TKX, 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 G33 TKX registered?

G33 TKX is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 29 August 1989.

Is G33 TKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G33 TKX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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