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H113 XGG

1990 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,254 mi
Last recorded72,254 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH113 XGG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 72,254 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 71,646 miles

both rear tyres perished

exhaust rusty

f/n/s tyre low on tread

metal brake and fuel pipes rusty in places

radiator leaking (slight)

shocks worn

Fail 26 Mar 2009 71,639 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust rusty

f/n/s tyre low on tread

metal brake and fuel pipes rusty in places

radiator leaking (slight)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 71,271 miles

both rear tyres perished

exhaust rusty

fan belt perished

front tyres 70% worn

metal fuel and brake pipes rusty in places

wiper n/s poor

Pass 24 Mar 2007 70,768 miles

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Fail 23 Mar 2007 70,762 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust very rusty

front tyres low on tread

most brake discs noted rusty

rear metal fuel and brake pipes rusty in places

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Mar 2006 69,264 miles

exhaust rusty

propshatf rubber splitting

r/o/s subframe bushes poor

spare tyre defective

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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H113 XGG is a 1990 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H113 XGG, 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

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What year was H113 XGG registered?

H113 XGG is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 7 August 1990.

Is H113 XGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H113 XGG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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