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H84 CPP

1990 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,025 mi
Last recorded193,025 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH84 CPP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 193,025 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

nearside washer not working

Fail 28 Jun 2010 193,016 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

nearside washer not working

Fail 1 Jun 2009 186,030 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 186,030 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 173,033 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 173,033 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 161,880 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 148,335 miles

fuel pipes corroded

rear tyres sidewalls deterioted

Pass 26 Jul 2005 137,248 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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H84 CPP is a 1990 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 H84 CPP, 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 H84 CPP registered?

H84 CPP is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 12 October 1990.

Is H84 CPP safe to buy?

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