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H150 JPA

1991 BMW 520

Gold Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

201,718 mi
Last recorded201,718 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2007
Typical for 1991 BMW 520136,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH150 JPA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2007 201,718 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight steeringplay o/s and slight play to idler arm.... corrosion to fuel lines and general underside...

Pass 3 Nov 2005 194,297 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to fuel lines exhaust system and mounts

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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H150 JPA is a 1991 BMW 520 in Gold with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 H150 JPA, 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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What year was H150 JPA registered?

H150 JPA is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is H150 JPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H150 JPA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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