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H881 TET

1991 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,496 mi
Last recorded91,496 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 520136,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH881 TET
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 91,496 miles

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front prop shaft coupling slightly weak

off side front jacking weak and corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2007 86,038 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 86,038 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 81,549 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

metal fuel pipes rusty and corodded,weak

Pass 20 Apr 2006 81,549 miles

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

metal fuel pipes rusty and corodded,weak

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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H881 TET is a 1991 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H881 TET, 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 H881 TET registered?

H881 TET is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 19 April 1991.

Is H881 TET safe to buy?

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