MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,089 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
handbrake lever close to the end of its working travel
n/s/f tyre worn smooth on the outer edge and close to tread limit
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front registration plate cracked
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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IIA 3590 is a 1990 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 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 IIA 3590, 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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What year was IIA 3590 registered?
IIA 3590 is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is IIA 3590 safe to buy?
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