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H461 FRK

1990 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

159,154 mi
Last recorded159,154 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2007
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH461 FRK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2007 159,154 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

fuel cap worn

n/s/r link arm worn

o/s/f upper wish bone bush worn

rear discs worn

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2006 148,946 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 148,942 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2006 148,468 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 148,457 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

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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H461 FRK is a 1990 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 H461 FRK, 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 H461 FRK registered?

H461 FRK is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 17 December 1990.

Is H461 FRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H461 FRK shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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