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H12 BRM

1990 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,130 mi
Last recorded82,130 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 BRM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 82,130 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 78,468 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 77,370 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 77,280 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 77,203 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 76,502 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 76,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked up

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked up

Pass 28 Oct 2009 75,459 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 75,454 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate fading

Pass 24 Oct 2008 74,323 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 73,224 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 73,220 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 71,798 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 69,620 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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H12 BRM is a 1990 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H12 BRM, 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 H12 BRM registered?

H12 BRM is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H12 BRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H12 BRM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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