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H234 KCF

1990 BMW 520

Beige Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,243 mi
Last recorded177,243 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH234 KCF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 177,243 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2012 177,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 174,564 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 170,989 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2009

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2008
Fail 2 Apr 2008

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2007
Fail 28 Mar 2007

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 154,591 miles

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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H234 KCF is a 1990 BMW 520 in Beige with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 H234 KCF, 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

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What year was H234 KCF registered?

H234 KCF is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 17 December 1990.

Is H234 KCF safe to buy?

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