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G62 SGW

1990 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

339,601 mi
Last recorded339,601 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG62 SGW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 339,601 miles

advised gen corrosion in places

advised shock mount osr corroded

advised slight corrosion brake pipes

Fail 14 Apr 2011 338,800 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advised gen corrosion in places

advised nsr brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 12 May 2010 325,625 miles

Both front outer bottom ball joints covers perished

Front number plate

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

Unable to open offside rear door

Fail 10 May 2010 325,625 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both front outer bottom ball joints covers perished

Front number plate

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

Offside rear tyre close to limit

Unable to open offside rear door

Pass 21 May 2009 309,203 miles

advised rear brake pads

advised rear half of fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 May 2009 309,203 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Raer brake pads worn close to limit

Rear section of petrol pipe corroded

Slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 14 Jan 2008 287,631 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 287,631 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 269,670 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 269,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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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G62 SGW is a 1990 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G62 SGW, 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 G62 SGW registered?

G62 SGW is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 23 January 1990.

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