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H857 HEM

1991 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

189,111 mi
Last recorded189,111 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 520136,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH857 HEM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 189,111 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 186,714 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2010 180,329 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides front outer sills showing sighns of corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2009 178,365 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 178,365 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 176,239 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 170,695 miles

noise from steering

Pass 7 Oct 2006 167,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H857 HEM is a 1991 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 H857 HEM, 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 H857 HEM registered?

H857 HEM is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 7 March 1991.

Is H857 HEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H857 HEM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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