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H788 WGT

1991 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,493 mi
Last recorded100,493 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 520136,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH788 WGT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 100,493 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 100,317 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2024 99,734 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 98,732 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2022 98,363 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 97,174 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 96,097 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 94,841 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2017 93,428 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 90,321 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 88,701 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 87,916 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 86,211 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 86,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 84,192 miles

both front shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2013 84,192 miles

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

both front shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2012 83,277 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 82,147 miles

front disc slightly corroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 8 Feb 2010 79,423 miles

Found small amount of play in front steering developing.

Front disc's corroding on inner edges,

Low tone horn possibly not working.

Offside front tyre 7mm Nearsise front tyre 6mm Nearside rear tyre 5mm Offside rear tyre 6mm

Pass 5 Feb 2009 76,844 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 75,563 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 72,997 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 67,693 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 67,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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H788 WGT is a 1991 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H788 WGT, 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 H788 WGT registered?

H788 WGT is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H788 WGT safe to buy?

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