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G724 LWU

1990 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,012 mi
Last recorded72,012 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG724 LWU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 72,012 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 60,045 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 56,607 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 54,321 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 51,232 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 47,183 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 47,183 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 43,383 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 41,400 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 41,397 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2005 35,706 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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G724 LWU is a 1990 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G724 LWU, 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 G724 LWU registered?

G724 LWU is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G724 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G724 LWU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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