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H910 FLW

1990 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,298 mi
Last recorded157,298 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH910 FLW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2010 157,298 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 157,289 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s mirror glass in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2009 54,851 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 152,427 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 146,837 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2005 142,481 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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H910 FLW is a 1990 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 H910 FLW, 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 H910 FLW registered?

H910 FLW is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 1 November 1990.

Is H910 FLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H910 FLW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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