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D260 GYR

1987 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

3,831 mi
Last recorded3,831 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1987 BMW 520120,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD260 GYR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 3,831 miles

slight play in both the front wheels

slight play in the steering

Pass 4 Feb 2011 3,550 miles

slight play in the offside front wheel, and steering box

Fail 4 Feb 2011 3,550 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in the offside front wheel, and steering box

Pass 10 Feb 2010 3,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in the offside front wheel

Fail 10 Feb 2010 3,123 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight play in the offside front wheel

Pass 19 Feb 2009 2,486 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 2,486 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from the bottom of the engine, and the gearbox

slight play in both the front wheels

Pass 5 Feb 2008 2,048 miles

steering box damp

Fail 1 Feb 2008 2,048 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

steering box damp

Pass 24 Feb 2007 1,776 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 1,762 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 1,703 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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D260 GYR is a 1987 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1987 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 120,131 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 D260 GYR, 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 39 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 D260 GYR registered?

D260 GYR is a 1987 BMW 520, first registered on 9 February 1987.

Is D260 GYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D260 GYR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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