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G861 AMO

1990 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,071 mi
Last recorded113,071 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG861 AMO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 113,071 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 113,071 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 112,949 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 112,949 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 112,509 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 112,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 112,509 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 112,509 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 111,134 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Nov 2019 109,892 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 109,891 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 106,495 miles

Central Front control arm showing slight play

Nearside Front slight play in top mount

Nearside Rear Outer arm bushes perishing x2

Nearside metal fuel pipes getting corroded

Offside Rear Outer arm bushes perishing x2

Fail 13 Nov 2018 106,495 miles

Central Front control arm showing slight play

Nearside Front slight play in top mount

Nearside Rear Outer arm bushes perishing x2

Nearside metal fuel pipes getting corroded

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer arm bushes perishing x2

Pass 21 Nov 2017 104,749 miles

Coolant leak radiator/expansion bottle ()

Front shock absorbers appear weak

Oil leak engine & gearbox ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front to rear fuel pipe rusty

svc inspection due lamp on

Fail 14 Nov 2017 104,749 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak radiator/expansion bottle ()

Front shock absorbers appear weak

Oil leak engine & gearbox ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front to rear fuel pipe rusty

svc inspection due lamp on

Pass 26 Oct 2016 101,041 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 98,070 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 94,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 92,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 90,000 miles

Advise rear exhaust box rusty and deteriorating

Advise rear steel fuel pipes corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 87,486 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 87,486 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 84,055 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 79,813 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 754,108 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 75,140 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 75,138 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 73,359 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 73,359 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 70,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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G861 AMO is a 1990 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G861 AMO, 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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G861 AMO is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 16 February 1990.

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