MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,922 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres sidewalls scuffed and nearside wearing inner edge
front screen going cloudy
fuel pipes corroding
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres sidewalls scuffed and nearside wearing inner edge
front screen going cloudy round edges
fuel pipes corroding
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H517 HRT is a 1990 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 H517 HRT, 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 H517 HRT registered?
H517 HRT is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1990.
Is H517 HRT safe to buy?
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