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G153 VUL

1990 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

107,024 mi
Last recorded107,024 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG153 VUL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 107,024 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 107,024 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2008 96,667 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 96,667 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 85,091 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 85,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 82,972 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 82,972 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 82,945 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2005 79,658 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside outer sill has surface corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2005 79,658 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside body sill showing signs of corrosion

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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G153 VUL is a 1990 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 G153 VUL, 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 G153 VUL registered?

G153 VUL is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 26 April 1990.

Is G153 VUL safe to buy?

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