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H897 KPL

1991 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,002 mi
Last recorded131,002 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 520136,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH897 KPL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 131,002 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 128,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

all shocker bump stops deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake re action bushes deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2011 128,439 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

all shocker bump stops deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake re action bushes deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2010 125,861 miles

fuel pipes corroded

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both front and rear coil springs corroded

front and rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2009 123,210 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 123,210 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on inside of n/s rear brake disc

corrosion on o/s front brake pipe advise attention

exhaust front mounting is badly corroded

wear in steering box

Pass 26 Sep 2008 121,020 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 121,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

drive belt is cracked

front suspension anti roll bar drop link dust boots are split

slight corrosion on n/s rear brake disc

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2007 117,062 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 117,062 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine noisey during emmisions purge

shocker dust covers split

Pass 29 Sep 2006 113,144 miles

advise tracking tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust centre rubber mounting is badly cracked advise replacement

front suspension drop link and control arm dust boots are cracked

o/s front indicator lense is repaired with tape advise replacement

stone chip in o/s dip beam lense

Fail 29 Sep 2006 113,144 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise tracking tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust centre rubber mounting is badly cracked advise replacement

front suspension drop link and control arm dust boots are cracked

o/s front indicator lense is repaired with tape advise replacement

stone chip in o/s dip beam lense

Fail 28 Sep 2005 109,039 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 109,039 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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H897 KPL is a 1991 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H897 KPL, 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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H897 KPL is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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