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H692 KFS

1991 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,717 mi
Last recorded188,717 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 520136,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH692 KFS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 188,717 miles

crack on windscreen,rear fuel lines corroded,o/s and n/s sills corroded,o/s/f and n/s/f poter and inner sills corroded,oil leak,rear exhaust deteriorated, centre exhaust joint leak,n/s/r door handle,o/s/f wing deteriorated.

Fail 23 Feb 2009 188,717 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

crack on windscreen,rear fuel lines corroded,o/s and n/s sills corroded,o/s/f and n/s/f poter and inner sills corroded,oil leak,rear exhaust deteriorated, centre exhaust joint leak,n/s/r door handle,o/s/f wing deteriorated.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 180,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

screen short wiper fitted / o/s/f head lamp mounting / front arches / o/s/f door n/s/r shocker damp / fuel pipes corroded / oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2008 180,683 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advisorys will be given with v t 20

Pass 6 Mar 2007 170,471 miles

front service brake high imbalnce 23%

o/s/f wheel arch corroded,oil leak,steering idler bush,fuel tank straps corroded,fuel pipes corroded,anti-roll bar bushes perished,o/s/r and n/s/r shockers corroded,n/s/r brake bind.o/s sill,n/s/r sill at rear

Fail 6 Mar 2007 170,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s sill,n/s/r sill at rear.

o/s/f wheel arch corroded,wiper swept marks,oil leak,steering idler bush,fuel tank straps corroded,fuel pipes corroded,anti-roll bar bushes perished,o/s/r and n/s/r shockers corroded,n/s/r brake bind,

Pass 28 Feb 2006 160,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f outer sill and n/s/f outer sill corroded.

o/s/f wheel arch,fuel lines corroded,slight play in steering drop arm,o/s/f spring fitting,fuel tank straps corroded.

o/s/r shocker corroded at top

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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H692 KFS is a 1991 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H692 KFS, 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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H692 KFS is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 13 June 1991.

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