MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,402 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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metal brake pipes have been cleaned/greased,on wiping grease off in various places only surface corrosion appears to be apparent
rear tyres perished on sidewalls
surface corrosion to metal brake pipes
two exhaust manifold studs missing
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
metal brake pipes have been cleaned/greased,on wiping grease off in various places only surface corrosion appears to be apparent
rear tyres perished on sidewalls
surface corrosion to metal brake pipes
two exhaust manifold studs missing
both rear tyres perished
dust cover split on nearside front anti-roll bar link
heavy surface corrosion to front-rear metal fuel pipes
surface corrosion to offside rear brake pipe
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres perished
dust cover split on nearside front anti-roll bar link
heavy surface corrosion to front-rear metal fuel pipes
surface corrosion to offside rear brake pipe
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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G523 TFG is a 1990 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 G523 TFG, 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 G523 TFG registered?
G523 TFG is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 26 February 1990.
Is G523 TFG safe to buy?
The MOT history for G523 TFG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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