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LIL 9209

1990 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

130,781 mi
Last recorded130,781 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 9209
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 130,781 miles

all four tyres are cracking and perishing

engine has oil leak

front to back brake pipes are corroded in various places

fuel lines front to back are corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 130,781 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 130,781 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and all front to rear and rear steel brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 130,781 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front manifold (6.1.2 (a))

all four tyres are cracked and perished

both rubber fuel line connections to fuel filter are detiorated

engine has oil leak

fuel pipes are very corroded front to rear

steering is notchy on lock to lock test

various front and rear ball joint rubbers are detiorated

Pass 4 Aug 2020 130,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 130,781 miles

both front tyres are cracked and perished within tread

rubber fuel pipes at fuel filter are deteriorated

various rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 130,781 miles

reversing lights not working

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front and rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jul 2018 130,781 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front and rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

reversing lights not working

Pass 25 Jul 2017 130,701 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front, centre and rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyres are starting to crack and perish

brake pad warning light indicates a fault

misfire causing high emissions reading

Fail 18 Jul 2017 130,684 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% pulling towards nearside (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front, centre and rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all four tyres are starting to crack and perish

brake pad warning light indicates a fault

misfire causing high emissions reading

Pass 26 Jul 2016 130,590 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning lamp indicates a fault

engine hydrocarbons high due to misfire drops below limitsof 1200 ppm above 2000 rpm

Fail 26 Jul 2016 130,590 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning lamp indicates a fault

engine hydrocarbons high due to misfire drops below limitsof 1200 ppm above 2000 rpm

Pass 28 Jul 2015 130,530 miles

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

engine has a misfire resulting in high HC emissions

Pass 22 Jul 2014 130,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake pad low warning light on

n/s/f tyre cracking within tread

various front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jul 2013 130,205 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 130,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 129,599 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2010 128,723 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 126,771 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 126,027 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 125,269 miles

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

O/S/R tyre perishing on outer sidewall and within tread

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 124,603 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 123,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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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LIL 9209 is a 1990 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 LIL 9209, 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 LIL 9209 registered?

LIL 9209 is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 22 May 1990.

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