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G123 RHG

1990 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,670 mi
Last recorded158,670 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG123 RHG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 158,670 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 158,668 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 154,537 miles

Front suspension rear lower arms ,inner bushes poor condition and some movement under load

Fail 15 Mar 2012 154,537 miles

Front suspension rear lower arms ,inner bushes poor condition and some movement under load

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 150,813 miles

Corrosion front outer floor / sill alough not prescribed area advise attention

Front n/s lower ball joint / tie bar inner bush poor condition and movement under load

Rear o/s & n/s suspension link arms onto main arms poor condition

Fail 14 Feb 2011 150,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Corrosion front outer floor / sill alough not prescribed area advise attention

Front n/s lower ball joint / tie bar inner bush poor condition and movement under load

Rear o/s & n/s suspension link arms onto main arms poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2010 146,398 miles

Fuel pipe tank too punp badly cracking

Fail 8 Feb 2010 146,381 miles

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

Fuel pipe tank too punp badly cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2009 145,079 miles

Slight play in n/s front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 5 Feb 2008 142,337 miles

Slight play o/s front steering

Pass 1 Feb 2007 138,466 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 138,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 134,037 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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G123 RHG is a 1990 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 G123 RHG, 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 G123 RHG registered?

G123 RHG is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 3 January 1990.

Is G123 RHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G123 RHG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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