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H646 FNA

1991 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

240,355 mi
Last recorded240,355 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2007
Typical for 1991 BMW 520136,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH646 FNA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2007 240,355 miles

rear discs worn,wear in rear sus. bushes [2 large rears and binocular bushes etc.] welding repairs to sills,suspect intermittent stiffness in power steering,slight damage to n/s headlamp,some corrosion to h/brake mountings, exhaust rusty,

slight oil leak on n/s f leg.

slight play in 2 front leg top mntgs. fuel pipes rusty,some wear in steering box drop arm pivot and n/s f ball joints. bonnet rusty.

Fail 1 Mar 2007 240,004 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel pipes rusty,some wear in rear suspension bushes and in steering box and drop arm pivot

Fail 7 Mar 2006 223,358 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 223,358 miles

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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H646 FNA is a 1991 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 136,954 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 H646 FNA, 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 35 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H646 FNA registered?

H646 FNA is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 16 January 1991.

Is H646 FNA safe to buy?

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