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H133 LFC

1991 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests34 (17 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate50%

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Typical for 1991 BMW 520136,954 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH133 LFC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 17 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2024

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022

Central Exhaust system insecure RUBBER MOUNT (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits TOO HIGH (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting UNDER FRONT PASSENGER SEAT/SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BLOCKED (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020
Fail 15 Oct 2020

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019

Nearside Front Corrosion damage to outer wing

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Main beam lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door handle remains in the open position (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Main beam lens shattered (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Corrosion damage to outer wing

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Main beam lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door handle remains in the open position (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside centre floor corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2018

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside centre floor corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres bold on inner edge

both main beam lamps damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2017

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres bold on inner edge

both main beam lamps damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2016

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both main beam units damaged

nearside front wing corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2016

Ball joint has excessive play steering arm 1st joint off drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement subframe mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded B post (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear stabiliser (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement subframe mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quadrant (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both main beam lamps damaged

nearside front wing corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front arch corroded

nearside inner sill corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front inner sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2015

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front arch corroded

nearside inner sill corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front inner sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front outer arch corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013

Both front bump stops broken

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Mileometer not working

N/S/F wiper split at end

N/S/R bump stop broken

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2013

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front bump stops broken

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Mileometer not working

N/S/F wiper split at end

N/S/R bump stop broken

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

brake pad warning light stays on

water leak

Fail 6 Aug 2012

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

brake pad warning light stays on

water leak

Pass 1 Aug 2011

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 27 May 2010

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 28 May 2009 133,238 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 27 May 2009 133,204 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 May 2008
Fail 12 May 2008

Lower Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007
Fail 21 Mar 2007

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 99,397 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 99,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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H133 LFC is a 1991 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 H133 LFC, 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.

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H133 LFC is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 1 June 1991.

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