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H43 YMV

1990 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH43 YMV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021
Pass 20 Oct 2020

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering linkage deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer pipe joint / clamp (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017

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

Oil leak underside engine areas / section ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 76,007 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 76,007 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2015

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014

rear anti roll bar link bushes perished

Pass 24 Oct 2013

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres perished

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Pass 26 Oct 2012 73,678 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 72,572 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre perished and wearing on edges

rear anti roll bar bushes perished

Fail 28 Oct 2011 72,572 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre perished and wearing on edges

rear anti roll bar bushes perished

Pass 27 Oct 2010 72,026 miles

front number plate

milage display not very clear

nearside front tyre side wall cracking and waering low

Pass 28 Oct 2009 71,290 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

front pads look low recomend removeing a wheel and checking

milage display not very clear

recomend changing wipers now

Fail 28 Oct 2009 71,290 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

front pads look low recomend removeing a wheel and checking

milage display not very clear

recomend changing wipers now

Pass 31 Oct 2008 70,144 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 67,993 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 67,993 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 58,929 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 58,205 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 58,202 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

offside rear road wheel

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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H43 YMV is a 1990 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 H43 YMV, 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 H43 YMV registered?

H43 YMV is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 9 November 1990.

Is H43 YMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H43 YMV shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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