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G574 HOC

1990 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

105,327 mi
Last recorded105,327 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG574 HOC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 105,327 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

backbox corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2018 105,247 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 105,247 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 104,908 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 104,291 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 103,581 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 103,188 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 103,046 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 102,820 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 102,576 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 102,566 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 101,743 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 100,474 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 99,107 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 97,366 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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G574 HOC is a 1990 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 G574 HOC, 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 G574 HOC registered?

G574 HOC is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 22 March 1990.

Is G574 HOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G574 HOC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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