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G46 ORC

1989 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,200 mi
Last recorded124,200 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG46 ORC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2009 124,200 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2008 121,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

auxilary drive belts split

brake pad warning light on

cam cover breather hose split

exhaust front bracket corroded but supporting the exhaust

fuel lines corroded

offside front anti rollbar link boot split

offside rear brakes noisy

rear differential has slight leak

slight corrosion on offside front sill

slight corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

slight play in steering box system

Fail 23 May 2008 121,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

auxilary drive belts split

brake pad warning light on

cam cover breather hose split

exhaust front bracket corroded but supporting the exhaust

fuel lines corroded

offside front anti rollbar link boot split

offside rear brakes noisy

rear differential has slight leak

slight corrosion on offside front sill

slight corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

slight play in steering box system

Pass 17 May 2007 119,758 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Condition of wiper blades

Corosion throughout underbody

Corosion to both outer sills

Corosion to main fuel pipes

Corosion to offside front brake to flexi

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Play to nearside front steering idler arm

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

Pass 20 May 2006 116,416 miles

Corosion to both outersills & drop sills

Corosion to main fuel pipes

Corosion to nearside & offside floors to sills from front to rear

Corosion to offside front brake pipe flexi

Play to steering components

Wear to all 4 tyres

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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G46 ORC is a 1989 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G46 ORC, 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 G46 ORC registered?

G46 ORC is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 1989.

Is G46 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G46 ORC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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