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G445 WJN

1989 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,288 mi
Last recorded80,288 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG445 WJN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 80,288 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 79,790 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2012 79,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 75,131 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 69,803 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2009 65,425 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

slight corrosion to nearside front outer sill

Pass 15 Apr 2008 644,460 miles

fuel lines corroded

oil leak from engine and rear diff

Fail 9 Apr 2008 64,447 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel lines corroded

oil leak from engine and rear diff

Pass 3 Apr 2007 59,303 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 51,122 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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G445 WJN is a 1989 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G445 WJN, 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 G445 WJN registered?

G445 WJN is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 20 October 1989.

Is G445 WJN safe to buy?

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