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H185 VHE

1991 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,930 mi
Last recorded136,930 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 520136,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH185 VHE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2008 136,930 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2007 130,016 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise front and rear brake pipes slighty corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2006 122,290 miles

advise o/s/r axle bush worn

Pass 21 Oct 2005 114,524 miles

advise n/s/f antiroll bar link pin worn

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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H185 VHE is a 1991 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 H185 VHE, 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

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What year was H185 VHE registered?

H185 VHE is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H185 VHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H185 VHE shows 4 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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