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H758 BFR

1991 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,264 mi
Last recorded186,264 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 1991 BMW 520136,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH758 BFR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 186,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 182,967 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 181,107 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 178,555 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 174,740 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 170,367 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 170,367 miles

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

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 164,413 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 159,386 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 149,986 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 135,636 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 135,636 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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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H758 BFR is a 1991 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H758 BFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H758 BFR registered?

H758 BFR is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 4 June 1991.

Is H758 BFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H758 BFR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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