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G832 EPA

1990 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,055 mi
Last recorded161,055 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG832 EPA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 161,055 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 161,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2008

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 150,324 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 150,324 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 144,908 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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G832 EPA is a 1990 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G832 EPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G832 EPA?

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What year was G832 EPA registered?

G832 EPA is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 14 March 1990.

Is G832 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G832 EPA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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