MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
n/s/f high beam headlight has chip
n/s/r tyre outter perished
rear fuel lines starting to rust
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
n/s/f high beam headlight has chip
n/s/r tyre outter perished
rear fuel lines starting to rust
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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H998 XYT is a 1990 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 H998 XYT, 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 H998 XYT registered?
H998 XYT is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 19 November 1990.
Is H998 XYT safe to buy?
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