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H576 BMK

1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Grey Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

16,241 mi
Last recorded16,241 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car189,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH576 BMK
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 16,241 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 15,834 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

handbrake near end of travel recommend attention

Pass 13 Nov 2023 14,980 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

hand brake travel nearing end of reserve travel

Pass 18 Nov 2022 14,151 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 14,151 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 12,900 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive leak from power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive leak from power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

slight play in king pins

Pass 11 Nov 2020 12,000 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front play in upper and lower trunions

Fail 9 Nov 2020 12,000 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excess travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) lower U J worn (by steering box) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 59% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front play in upper and lower trunions

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated end of reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 11,781 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 10,939 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 10,261 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 10,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 9,671 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 8,525 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 72,000 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 57,859 miles

Advise nearside front suspension arm bush perrished

Advise parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Aug 2012 3,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 3,000 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 3,000 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 1,878 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 38 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 158,545 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 322,000 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

How Reliable is the Carbodies Taxi/hire Car?

Based on 25,686 MOT tests across 5,028 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,528
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
5,028
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,797
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,196
fog lamp not working 1,044
Headlamp aim too high 951
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 897
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H576 BMK is a 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 189,361 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Carbodies Taxi/hire Car fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 1,797 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H576 BMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Carbodies Taxi/hire Car typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Carbodies Taxi/hire Car is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H576 BMK registered?

H576 BMK is a 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 26 November 1990.

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The MOT history for H576 BMK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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