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G52 YGM

1989 BMW 520

Gold Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

170,013 mi
Last recorded170,013 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG52 YGM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2008 170,013 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 70,001 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 16 May 2007 169,751 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 169,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Nov 2006 169,636 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 163,413 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 YGM is a 1989 BMW 520 in Gold with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G52 YGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G52 YGM registered?

G52 YGM is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 21 November 1989.

Is G52 YGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G52 YGM shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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