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G547 UYY

1990 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

146,872 mi
Last recorded146,872 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG547 UYY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 146,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 146,678 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 145,121 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 143,508 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 141,830 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 139,827 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 138,493 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 136,969 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 134,887 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 132,441 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 129,099 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 126,403 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 126,403 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 123,146 miles

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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G547 UYY is a 1990 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 G547 UYY, 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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G547 UYY is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 16 March 1990.

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