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H982 NDW

1990 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,381 mi
Last recorded198,381 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH982 NDW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 198,381 miles

accident damage to n/s/f wing

babyseat fitted to n/s/r seat belt

both rear axle bushes starting to split

both rear coil springs coroded

engine oil leaks

n/s outer sill coroded

n/s wiper blade split

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray on edges

play in steering box

rear fuel pipes coroded

slight brake inbalance front brakes

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

slight play in rear suspension links

surface corosion o/s/r metal brake pipe

wiper marks in front screen

Fail 23 Sep 2008 198,381 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

accident damage to n/s/f wing

babyseat fitted to n/s/r seat belt

both rear axle bushes starting to split

both rear coil springs coroded

engine oil leaks

n/s outer sill coroded

n/s wiper blade split

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray on edges

play in steering box

rear fuel pipes coroded

slight brake inbalance front brakes

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

slight play in rear suspension links

surface corosion o/s/r metal brake pipe

wiper marks in front screen

Pass 6 Sep 2007 189,602 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front inner lower floor strip cover inseure

several dents & scratches around vehicle

Fail 5 Sep 2007 189,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front inner lower floor strip cover insecure

several dents & scratches around vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2006 182,128 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight wiper marks in windscreen

Fail 15 Sep 2006 182,128 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight wiper marks in windscreen

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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H982 NDW is a 1990 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H982 NDW, 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 H982 NDW registered?

H982 NDW is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 26 October 1990.

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