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H162 EGB

1991 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

105,886 mi
Last recorded105,886 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2007
Typical for 1991 BMW 520136,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH162 EGB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2007 105,886 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 102,785 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 102,785 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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H162 EGB is a 1991 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 H162 EGB, 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 H162 EGB registered?

H162 EGB is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 24 January 1991.

Is H162 EGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H162 EGB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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