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H699 EGU

1990 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,933 mi
Last recorded82,933 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH699 EGU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 82,933 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Feb 2018 79,968 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 77,124 miles

All tyres cracking

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 73,619 miles

Fuel pipe lightly corroded front to rear

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 69,730 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 66,228 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 59,976 miles

Oil leak

nearside + offside front tyres cracking

Fail 22 Oct 2012 59,976 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside + offside front tyres cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,997 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 57,997 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 54,235 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 54,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 54,103 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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H699 EGU is a 1990 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H699 EGU, 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 H699 EGU registered?

H699 EGU is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 22 August 1990.

Is H699 EGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H699 EGU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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