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G732 VMD

1989 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

208,143 mi
Last recorded208,143 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG732 VMD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2007 208,143 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

hole at front of nearside outer sill

nearside front drop link worn

nearside front tyre tread worn low at outer edge

rear axle brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2006 207,809 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front to rear fuel lines corroded

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Nov 2005 200,131 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 200,114 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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G732 VMD is a 1989 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G732 VMD, 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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What year was G732 VMD registered?

G732 VMD is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 2 October 1989.

Is G732 VMD safe to buy?

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