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H148 JLF

1990 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

146,303 mi
Last recorded146,303 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH148 JLF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 146,303 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 145,837 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 144,368 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 144,368 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 143,113 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 142,031 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 125,955 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 123,972 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 122,272 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 118,178 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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H148 JLF is a 1990 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H148 JLF, 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 H148 JLF registered?

H148 JLF is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 14 August 1990.

Is H148 JLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H148 JLF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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