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A18 FAX

1990 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,545 mi
Last recorded144,545 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 520133,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 FAX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 144,545 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2008 143,111 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 141,459 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 138,474 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 138,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A18 FAX is a 1990 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A18 FAX, 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 A18 FAX registered?

A18 FAX is a 1990 BMW 520, first registered on 11 May 1990.

Is A18 FAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 FAX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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