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H929 JLD

1990 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

242,581 mi
Last recorded242,581 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH929 JLD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 242,581 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 242,581 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 242,581 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 242,581 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 242,581 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 242,581 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting missing (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 242,395 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 242,395 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened front and rear both (2.4.G.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 241,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 240,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2013 238,018 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 236,924 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 234,634 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 234,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 228,045 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 219,464 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 207,108 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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H929 JLD is a 1990 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 H929 JLD, 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.

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What year was H929 JLD registered?

H929 JLD is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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