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G585 BLH

1990 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,055 mi
Last recorded151,055 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG585 BLH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 151,055 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 150,656 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 150,028 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 149,319 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 149,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 148,038 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 148,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.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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G585 BLH is a 1990 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G585 BLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G585 BLH?

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What year was G585 BLH registered?

G585 BLH is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 22 May 1990.

Is G585 BLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G585 BLH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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