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G731 GFX

1990 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

115,814 mi
Last recorded115,814 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2006
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG731 GFX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2006 115,814 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 115,814 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2006 115,790 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front to rear metal fuel pipes are badly corroded.

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

Rear parking brake has just passed at 18% would advise brake check.

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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G731 GFX is a 1990 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G731 GFX, 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 G731 GFX registered?

G731 GFX is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 16 March 1990.

Is G731 GFX safe to buy?

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