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H37 ANE

1990 BMW 520

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,279 mi
Last recorded105,279 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH37 ANE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2007 105,279 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 105,263 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 99,323 miles

FRONT TO REAR METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

Fail 29 Sep 2006 99,323 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

FRONT TO REARMETAL FUEL PIPES RUSTING

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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H37 ANE is a 1990 BMW 520 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H37 ANE, 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 H37 ANE?

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What year was H37 ANE registered?

H37 ANE is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H37 ANE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H37 ANE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H37 ANE have outstanding finance?

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