MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,339 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
battery insecure
near side front tyre outer wall has some damage
rear seat belts retracting slowly
Centre Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Upper Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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G437 SPP is a 1989 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G437 SPP, 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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G437 SPP is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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