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G715 SMY

1990 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

227,334 mi
Last recorded227,334 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG715 SMY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 May 2011 227,334 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2010 218,876 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 208,269 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 201,457 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight corrosion underbody of vehicle

Pass 24 Jul 2006 194,709 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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G715 SMY is a 1990 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G715 SMY, 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

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What year was G715 SMY registered?

G715 SMY is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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