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H880 HGS

1991 BMW 520

Gold Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,615 mi
Last recorded125,615 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 520136,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH880 HGS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2010 125,615 miles

n/s & o/s front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at the rear

Fail 14 Jan 2010 125,505 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s & o/s front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at the rear

Pass 3 Jan 2009 122,513 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 122,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 118,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 118,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 103,395 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 100,479 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 100,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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H880 HGS is a 1991 BMW 520 in Gold with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 H880 HGS, 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.

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What year was H880 HGS registered?

H880 HGS is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 16 March 1991.

Is H880 HGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H880 HGS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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