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H770 YSP

1991 BMW 520

Beige Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

172,448 mi
Last recorded172,448 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 520136,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH770 YSP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Nov 2010 172,448 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front nearside body sill corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 160,345 miles

offside & nearside front outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2008 168,195 miles

centre & rear exhaust section corroded

front brake discs in poor condition

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2007 163,590 miles

Front brake discs worn

Middle and rear exhaust sections corroded

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

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Rear tyres nearing legal limit

Pass 24 Oct 2006 159,815 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2005 152,306 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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H770 YSP is a 1991 BMW 520 in Beige with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H770 YSP, 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 H770 YSP registered?

H770 YSP is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H770 YSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H770 YSP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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