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H731 GWL

1991 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,625 mi
Last recorded125,625 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1991 BMW 520136,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH731 GWL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 125,625 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust tailbox falling apart

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 124,927 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 124,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2019 123,723 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 122,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipes rusty

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 119,670 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2015 119,663 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2014 117,204 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 114,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 112,578 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering box has slight play in drop arm

centre exhaust deteriorated

offside rear seat belt unchecked(child seat)

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 110,649 miles

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

slight wear in steering droparm slightcorrossion on fuel lines

Pass 22 Jan 2010 107,788 miles

offside rear steel fuelpipe rusted

Pass 19 Dec 2008 104,283 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 100,697 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 98,174 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 95,005 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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H731 GWL is a 1991 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 H731 GWL, 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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H731 GWL is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 1991.

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