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H192 HPE

1990 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

242,149 mi
Last recorded242,149 miles
Recorded on23 May 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH192 HPE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2010 242,149 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 241,185 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 228,555 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 228,549 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 214,008 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 214,007 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 208,488 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 206,147 miles

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.

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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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.

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