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H160 CHG

1990 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

140,108 mi
Last recorded140,108 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH160 CHG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 140,108 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

brake warning light on

front discs are slightly pitted

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play at ball joint

n/s/r door does not open from inside

rear discs are slightly pitted

Fail 25 Nov 2011 140,108 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

brake warning light on

front discs are slightly pitted

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play at ball joint

n/s/r door does not open from inside

rear discs are slightly pitted

Pass 24 Nov 2010 139,114 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

brake warning light on

front discs pitted

front wipers slightly worn

n/s sil slightly corroded

n/s/r lamp cracked

rear discs pitted

slight play in rack

small crack on windscreen but not in drivers view

Fail 24 Nov 2010 139,114 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

brake warning light on

front discs pitted

front wipers slightly worn

n/s sil slightly corroded

n/s/r lamp cracked

rear discs pitted

slight play in rack

Pass 26 Nov 2009 138,074 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 138,074 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 137,460 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 137,460 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 137,311 miles

osf and nsf windows have tints

Pass 10 Mar 2006 136,656 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 136,656 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak at gearbox †fuel pipes startint to corroded

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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H160 CHG is a 1990 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H160 CHG, 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.

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H160 CHG is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 8 November 1990.

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