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H960 YHX

1990 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,460 mi
Last recorded204,460 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH960 YHX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 204,460 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 200,473 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 194,159 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 185,918 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 175,149 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 162,325 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 152,453 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 152,266 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 139,022 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 138,588 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 12,899 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 128,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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H960 YHX is a 1990 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H960 YHX, 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 H960 YHX registered?

H960 YHX is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 2 November 1990.

Is H960 YHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H960 YHX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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