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H945 CHR

1990 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

227,944 mi
Last recorded227,944 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH945 CHR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2007 227,944 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2007 227,943 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2006 222,859 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 222,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 216,875 miles

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

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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H945 CHR is a 1990 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 H945 CHR, 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 H945 CHR registered?

H945 CHR is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H945 CHR safe to buy?

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