MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,697 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
H721 JDP is a 1990 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 H721 JDP, 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
How do I check the history of H721 JDP?
You can check the full history of H721 JDP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was H721 JDP registered?
H721 JDP is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 2 November 1990.
Is H721 JDP safe to buy?
The MOT history for H721 JDP shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does H721 JDP have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H721 JDP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.