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H759 FLB

1990 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

177,649 mi
Last recorded177,649 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2007
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH759 FLB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2007 177,649 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

o's'f door strap missing;

Pass 14 Aug 2006 168,729 miles

slight play in drag link arm o/s and n/s †o/s/f headlight glass cracked lens †front bumper marked †tax run out

Fail 27 Jul 2006 168,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H759 FLB is a 1990 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 H759 FLB, 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 H759 FLB?

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What year was H759 FLB registered?

H759 FLB is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 15 October 1990.

Is H759 FLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H759 FLB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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