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G52 ALB

1990 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,407 mi
Last recorded79,407 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG52 ALB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 79,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2014 79,407 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 76,556 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inside

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outside

tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

Fail 30 Oct 2013 76,556 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on inside

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outside

tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

Pass 22 Oct 2012 74,923 miles

cracks sidewalls all 4 tyres

Pass 13 Oct 2011 72,832 miles

offside wiper rubber torn

Pass 18 Oct 2010 69,934 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 67,773 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 64,793 miles

corrosion fuel pipe front to rear

Fail 1 Oct 2008 64,793 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion fuel pipe front to rear

Pass 12 Oct 2007 61,382 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 56,706 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Oil leak

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

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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G52 ALB is a 1990 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 G52 ALB, 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 G52 ALB registered?

G52 ALB is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 11 January 1990.

Is G52 ALB safe to buy?

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