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H112 JLE

1990 BMW 520

Beige Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,672 mi
Last recorded36,672 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2006
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH112 JLE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2006 36,672 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 36,672 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ABS light came on prior to test, then went out. Worked ok during test. Customer to check.

Inner tie rod joint starting to wear nearside

Nail in nearside rear tyre 195-55-15-91H

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

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

Windscreen damaged by defective wiper blade

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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H112 JLE is a 1990 BMW 520 in Beige with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H112 JLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H112 JLE?

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What year was H112 JLE registered?

H112 JLE is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H112 JLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H112 JLE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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