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H938 EFC

1990 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

227,360 mi
Last recorded227,360 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH938 EFC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 227,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 226,422 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear wheel arch lighty corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear axle pivots slightly worn

Fail 17 Aug 2017 226,422 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear wheel arch lighty corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear axle pivots slightly worn

Pass 6 Sep 2016 225,010 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

front rear suspension corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2016 225,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop lionk (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

front rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 223,529 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2015 223,477 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play idler piviot excess play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sillrear (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged all pipes corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 221,718 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

fuel lines are corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 219,970 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F steering idler arm bushes,little worn?

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 218,420 miles

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

Front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 216,853 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 215,615 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 213,696 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

O/S/F door mirror glass is worn?

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Underneath of vehicle in places,rust corrosion?

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 211,077 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 211,077 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 208,570 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

n/s/f fog light discoloured

o/s/fr door mirror glass slightly discoloured

Pass 26 Aug 2006 204,720 miles

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

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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H938 EFC is a 1990 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 H938 EFC, 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 H938 EFC registered?

H938 EFC is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 1 October 1990.

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