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D562 SGC

1987 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,109 mi
Last recorded105,109 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1987 BMW 520120,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD562 SGC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 105,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

centre silencer rubber mounting split and system supported on cable ties

front registration plate cracked

gearbox oil leak

metal power steering pipes corroding

nearside front mudflap partially insecure

unable to clearly view the front or rear brake pads

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 3 Feb 2010 105,109 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

centre silencer rubber mounting split and system supported on cable ties

front registration plate cracked

gearbox oil leak

metal power steering pipes corroding

nearside front mudflap partially insecure

unable to clearly view the front or rear brake pads

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 6 Jan 2009 101,554 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front steel brake pipes corroded

both rear drop link bushes perished

engine under tray fitted

front and rear brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

n/s outer sill corroded

oil leaks

Pass 15 Jan 2008 98,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Oil leak

engine undertray fitted

front registration plate cracked

vehicle inspected whilst wet

Fail 15 Jan 2008 98,143 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

vehicle inspected whilst wet

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Oil leak

engine undertray fitted

front registration plate cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2007 94,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Oil leak

alternator drive belt starting to crack

engine undertray fitted

front registration plate cracked

nearside front mudflap becoming insecure

propshaft rubber drive coupling splitting

Pass 23 Jan 2006 89,829 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 89,892 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and gear box oil leaks

engine under tray fitted

front number plate cracked

front to rear steel fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm on inner edge in places

play in steering box

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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D562 SGC is a 1987 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D562 SGC, 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.

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What year was D562 SGC registered?

D562 SGC is a 1987 BMW 520, first registered on 9 April 1987.

Is D562 SGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D562 SGC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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