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LAZ 7520

1989 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,451 mi
Last recorded145,451 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 520138,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 7520
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,976cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 145,451 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 134,131 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 134,131 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 125,097 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 125,097 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 114,616 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 114,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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LAZ 7520 is a 1989 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 LAZ 7520, 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

How do I check the history of LAZ 7520?

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What year was LAZ 7520 registered?

LAZ 7520 is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is LAZ 7520 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAZ 7520 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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