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G757 DNP

1989 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,452 mi
Last recorded117,452 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG757 DNP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 117,452 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 117,409 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 117,391 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 117,374 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 117,271 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 117,013 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 115,420 miles

All suspension coil springs slightly corroding

Brake pipes greased

Fuel pipe slightly corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2016 113,973 miles

Oil leak ()

all coil springs corroded

brake pipes been greased up

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2016 113,973 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

all coil springs corroded

brake pipes been greased up

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2015 112,781 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 112,781 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 110,706 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes been greased up

Pass 15 Oct 2012 109,320 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 105,957 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 104,657 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 102,483 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 102,483 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 100,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 100,436 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 97,381 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 94,808 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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G757 DNP is a 1989 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G757 DNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G757 DNP registered?

G757 DNP is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 1989.

Is G757 DNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G757 DNP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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