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G724 LAT

1990 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,792 mi
Last recorded96,792 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG724 LAT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2008 96,792 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPES AT REAR CORRODING WHERE THEY JOIN THE FLEX HOSES

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

Pass 2 Feb 2007 96,773 miles

LIGHT FRAYING OF O/S/F SEATBELT WEBBING

Fail 26 Jan 2007 96,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Corrosion noticed in all brake pipes.

Pass 16 Jan 2006 96,649 miles

METAL FERRELS ON REAR BRAKE HOSES [BY REAR CROSSMEMBER] CORRODING

O/S/F SEATBELT LIGHTLY FRAYING ON EDGES

Fail 16 Jan 2006 96,649 miles

METAL FERRELS ON REAR BRAKE HOSES [BY REAR CROSSMEMBER] CORRODING

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F SEATBELT LIGHTLY FRAYING ON EDGES

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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G724 LAT is a 1990 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G724 LAT, 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 G724 LAT registered?

G724 LAT is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 7 February 1990.

Is G724 LAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G724 LAT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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