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G552 DPH

1990 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,549 mi
Last recorded157,549 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG552 DPH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 157,549 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 154,934 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 154,934 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 148,844 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 148,844 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 138,328 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 138,328 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 129,980 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 129,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 118,715 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 112,777 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 103,349 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 95,225 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear door exterior handle sticks occasionally, not allowing door to close securely

Fail 1 Nov 2007 95,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear door exterior handle sticks occasionally, not allowing door to close securely

Pass 28 Jul 2006 87,212 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 87,212 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G552 DPH is a 1990 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G552 DPH, 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 G552 DPH registered?

G552 DPH is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 5 February 1990.

Is G552 DPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G552 DPH shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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