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RIL 9340

1990 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,008 mi
Last recorded131,008 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 9340
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 131,008 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 131,008 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 128,977 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 128,977 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 127,908 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 127,908 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 126,975 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 126,966 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 126,254 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 126,253 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 123,346 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 123,346 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2005 119,866 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 119,866 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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RIL 9340 is a 1990 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RIL 9340, 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 RIL 9340 registered?

RIL 9340 is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 21 September 1990.

Is RIL 9340 safe to buy?

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