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G395 UUW

1989 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,917 mi
Last recorded144,917 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG395 UUW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 144,917 miles

OIL FILLER CAP CRACKED

SLIGHT ENGINE MISFIRE

SPLITS IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD AND SIDE WALL 225/60/15V

Pass 22 Jun 2010 144,710 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SPLIT 225/60/15V

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

REAR AXLE BUSHES DETERIORATING

REAR DROP LINK BUSHES DETERIORATING

REAR EXHAUST BOX SLIGHTLY BLOWING

STEERING BOX SLIGHTLY LEAKING FLUID

Pass 31 Mar 2009 144,645 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 144,586 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 144,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 144,210 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 143,534 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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G395 UUW is a 1989 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G395 UUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G395 UUW registered?

G395 UUW is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 13 December 1989.

Is G395 UUW safe to buy?

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