MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
242,149 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded
n/s steering idler arm bushes worn
slight exhaust blow from center rear exhaust box
slight freeplay in steering box
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all tyres perished and worn on edges
brake warning lamp on
front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
front to rear fuel lines heavily corroded
rear number plate deteriorating
slight freeplay in steering
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front exhaust mounting loose
front to rear metal fuel lines heavily corroded
heavy gear box oil leaks
near side front wing mirror glass cracked
slight exhaust blow from centre section
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Chip in screen
Exhaust rusty
Front to rear fuel pipes rusty
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
O/s door mirror lens cracked
Drivers door mirror cracked
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Slight play in steering box
fuel pipes corroded
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H192 HPE is a 1990 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 H192 HPE, 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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H192 HPE is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 18 December 1990.
Is H192 HPE safe to buy?
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