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G559 EPK

1990 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,238 mi
Last recorded144,238 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG559 EPK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 144,238 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 144,089 miles

Both rear shock absorbers casings corroded

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Propshaft joint deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2015 144,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear shock absorbers casings corroded

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front tyre deteriorated and tread damaged

Propshaft joint deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2014 142,895 miles

fuel pipes under vehicle corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2014 142,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

fuel pipes under vehicle corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2013 140,202 miles

Front registration plate damaged/deteriorated but not likely to be misread

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 140,202 miles

Front registration plate damaged/deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 8 Oct 2012 137,002 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 137,002 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 134,726 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 134,711 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 Jul 2010 131,968 miles

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)

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front washjet partially working

Pass 13 Jun 2009 128,691 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 126,742 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s parking brake low readings

Fail 14 May 2007 121,395 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 121,395 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 124,470 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 124,463 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nut loose on front exhaust pipe flange

Metal fuel pipes rusty

Rear brake discs rusty

both front brake pipes corroding

front brake discs worn and rusty

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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G559 EPK is a 1990 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 G559 EPK, 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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G559 EPK is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 3 May 1990.

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