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G727 NGC

1989 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,246 mi
Last recorded71,246 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG727 NGC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 71,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2013 61,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2013 61,529 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 61,450 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

n/s front door sill in poor condition around front jacking point.

o/s door sill badly corroded & holed around front jacking point.

rear axle beam outer rubber bushes cracked & in poor condition.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 61,405 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s front door sill in poor condition around front jacking point.

o/s door sill badly corroded & holed around front jacking point.

rear axle beam outer rubber bushes cracked & in poor condition.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 61,293 miles

centre exhaust section corroded and in poor condition.

headlamp aims on lower limits.

off side front sill in poor condition.

off side rear inner arch mud flap section corroded.(not structual).

off side rear outer sill seperating slightly(original design not welded).

rear axle bushes starting to seperate.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 61,077 miles

Front jacking points on sill corroded.

Offside rear wheel arch has some corrosion to lower front edge (behind sill).

Rear tyres getting towards limit.

Second silencer outer skin corroded.

Slight play in nearside front lower swivel.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 60,808 miles

Rear axle beam mounting bushes are starting to deteriorate.

Slight play in nearside front lower ball joint.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 60,261 miles

Tyres are starting to wear low.

Pass 27 Oct 2005 59,693 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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G727 NGC is a 1989 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 138,416 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 G727 NGC, 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 37 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G727 NGC is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 1 November 1989.

Is G727 NGC safe to buy?

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