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G47 AJN

1990 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

107,344 mi
Last recorded107,344 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG47 AJN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 107,344 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 107,342 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 105,748 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 103,942 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 103,941 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 102,369 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 102,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 100,462 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 100,462 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 98,845 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 98,843 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 97,177 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 97,176 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2011 95,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2011 95,272 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 93,250 miles
Fail 11 May 2009

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2009
Fail 12 May 2008 89,016 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2008 89,016 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 86,447 miles

offside front upper anti roll bar link joint boot split

Fail 21 May 2007 86,447 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front upper anti roll bar link joint boot split

Pass 24 May 2006 83,288 miles

offside front upper anti roll bar link boot split

wiper blades require cleaning

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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G47 AJN is a 1990 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1990 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 133,842 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 G47 AJN, 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 36 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G47 AJN registered?

G47 AJN is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 16 January 1990.

Is G47 AJN safe to buy?

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