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H142 XUC

1990 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,519 mi
Last recorded85,519 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH142 XUC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 85,519 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 85,519 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 79,378 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 79,378 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 70,750 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 70,750 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 64,318 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 64,318 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

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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H142 XUC is a 1990 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 H142 XUC, 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 H142 XUC registered?

H142 XUC is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 6 August 1990.

Is H142 XUC safe to buy?

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