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IUI 6134

1989 BMW 520

Bronze Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,580 mi
Last recorded158,580 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 6134
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 158,580 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 158,061 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipes corroded slightly

Fail 2 Aug 2008 158,058 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipes corroded slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2007 156,981 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 156,981 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 May 2006 155,684 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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IUI 6134 is a 1989 BMW 520 in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 IUI 6134, 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 IUI 6134 registered?

IUI 6134 is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is IUI 6134 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IUI 6134 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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