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H372 GMO

1990 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,525 mi
Last recorded127,525 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH372 GMO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 127,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 127,525 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 122,076 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 116,008 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 108,582 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 102,149 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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H372 GMO is a 1990 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H372 GMO, 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 H372 GMO registered?

H372 GMO is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 13 August 1990.

Is H372 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H372 GMO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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