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H370 URB

1990 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,405 mi
Last recorded94,405 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH370 URB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 94,405 miles

alloy wheels in poor condition

both front coil springs corroded

both front seat belts fraying slightly

engine oil leaks

minor corrosion dents and scratches to various panels

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear anti roll bar links perrished and cracking

rear pads worn low

slight corrosion to o/s/r sill

stone chips in screen

unable to test rear seat belt due to equipement stored on rear seats

Fail 7 Jul 2010 94,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

alloy wheels in poor condition

both front coil springs corroded

both front seat belts fraying slightly

engine oil leaks

minor corrosion dents and scratches to various panels

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear anti roll bar links perrished and cracking

rear pads worn low

slight corrosion to o/s/r sill

stone chips in screen

unable to test rear seat belt due to equipement stored on rear seats

Fail 5 Jan 2009 92,513 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 92,513 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 90,991 miles

all tyres on 2mm

corrosion on all brake pipes on the vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2006 79,902 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 79,902 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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H370 URB is a 1990 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H370 URB, 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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What year was H370 URB registered?

H370 URB is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H370 URB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H370 URB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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