1990 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · G200 DPE
1990 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Jan 1990. Recorded mileage 148,687 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G200 DPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 148,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G200 DPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW 520 (G200 DPE) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steeri”.
G200 DPE Mileage History
- 13/09/2022148,694 mi
- 07/09/2023148,683 mi-11 mi
- 03/09/2024148,683 mi
- 12/09/2025148,683 mi
- 14/10/2025148,687 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly -2 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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