MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,984 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
fuel pipe corroded
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT ARM (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT ARM (2.4.G.2)
FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED
OIL LEAKS
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
free play at steering wheel
n/s headlight aim on lower limit
o/s headlight aim on upper limit
rear fuel pipes corroded
rear subframe mounting bushes debonding
rear tyres wearing on inner edges
steering column lower bush worn
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
fuel pipes corroded
rear tyres wearing on inner edges
steering column lower bush worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G169 OSO is a 1990 BMW 520 in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 G169 OSO, 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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G169 OSO is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 11 April 1990.
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