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H194 AEU

1990 BMW 520

Red Lpg 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,019 mi
Last recorded94,019 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH194 AEU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 94,019 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 93,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 87,994 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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H194 AEU is a 1990 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H194 AEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H194 AEU?

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What year was H194 AEU registered?

H194 AEU is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 7 August 1990.

Is H194 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H194 AEU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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