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H701 GTL

1991 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 BMW 520136,954 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH701 GTL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 27 May 2008 141,504 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2008 140,910 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear brake ferules corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2006 131,509 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s wiper blade split on end

Pass 8 Nov 2005 126,283 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 125,272 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front suspension arm rubber split,corrosion on front suspention,power streering pipes corrosion,fuel pipes corrosion,

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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H701 GTL is a 1991 BMW 520 in Black 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 H701 GTL, 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 H701 GTL registered?

H701 GTL is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 22 May 1991.

Is H701 GTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H701 GTL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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