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G759 DNP

1990 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,951 mi
Last recorded147,951 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG759 DNP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 147,951 miles

exhaust system in poor condition and rear silencer join blowing slightly

nearside rear outer c.v. gaiter split

nearside washer just hitting screen

small stone chip in windscreen

steel fuel lines front to rear corroding

Fail 8 Dec 2010 147,946 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system in poor condition and rear silencer join blowing slightly

nearside rear outer c.v. gaiter split

nearside washer just hitting screen

small stone chip in windscreen

steel fuel lines front to rear corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2009 141,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 141,176 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 133,653 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2008 133,647 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2007 124,840 miles

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

headlamp adjusters defective

Pass 5 Jan 2007 116,712 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 116,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Nov 2005 107,787 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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G759 DNP is a 1990 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G759 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 36 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G759 DNP is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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