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AAZ 3906

1991 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,495 mi
Last recorded193,495 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2007
Typical for 1991 BMW 520136,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAZ 3906
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2007 193,495 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 190,834 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 190,834 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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AAZ 3906 is a 1991 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 136,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AAZ 3906, 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 35 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AAZ 3906?

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What year was AAZ 3906 registered?

AAZ 3906 is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is AAZ 3906 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAZ 3906 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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