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H157 YYU

1991 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,001 mi
Last recorded61,001 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 520136,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH157 YYU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 61,001 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 58,946 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 54,923 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 52,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 May 2008 52,163 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 May 2007 46,161 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 46,157 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

Pass 24 May 2006 43,109 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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H157 YYU is a 1991 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 H157 YYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H157 YYU?

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What year was H157 YYU registered?

H157 YYU is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 7 June 1991.

Is H157 YYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H157 YYU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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