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H786 ELC

1990 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,918 mi
Last recorded148,918 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH786 ELC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 148,918 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 139,196 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 131,096 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 131,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion around both front jacking points

front no plate cracked

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Jul 2010 120,134 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 108,779 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 101,146 miles

bellows & shrouds @ front shocks in poor condition

corrosion to fuel lines

rear axle bushes (@ anti roll bar mount area) perished

Pass 24 Jul 2007 92,890 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 86,391 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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H786 ELC is a 1990 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 H786 ELC, 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.

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What year was H786 ELC registered?

H786 ELC is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H786 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H786 ELC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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