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G516 ALR

1990 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

227,925 mi
Last recorded227,925 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG516 ALR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 227,925 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2009 227,914 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2008 219,514 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 219,479 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 208,256 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate slightly detereioated

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 208,242 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

underside corroding in various places

various brake pipes showing early signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2006 196,758 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 196,758 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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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G516 ALR is a 1990 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G516 ALR, 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 G516 ALR registered?

G516 ALR is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 21 March 1990.

Is G516 ALR safe to buy?

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