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H774 WYU

1990 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,161 mi
Last recorded79,161 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH774 WYU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 79,161 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 75,342 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2011 70,963 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 66,805 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 66,805 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

wiper blades judder

Fail 30 May 2009 63,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2009 63,454 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 61,688 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 57,647 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 57,647 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 54,561 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 54,560 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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H774 WYU is a 1990 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H774 WYU, 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

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What year was H774 WYU registered?

H774 WYU is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 7 September 1990.

Is H774 WYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H774 WYU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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