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H188 XVJ

1991 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,030 mi
Last recorded102,030 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 520136,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH188 XVJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 102,030 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 97,319 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear shock absorber bump stop rubbers deteriorating

Fail 16 Aug 2010 92,352 miles

Both rear bump stops missing on suspension.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2010 92,352 miles

Both rear bump stops missing on suspension.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2009 88,249 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 83,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Wiper blades worn

Pass 4 Sep 2007 78,620 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 78,620 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 74,327 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 69,830 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 69,827 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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H188 XVJ is a 1991 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H188 XVJ, 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 H188 XVJ registered?

H188 XVJ is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 11 January 1991.

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