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H3 MUL

1971 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,596 mi
Last recorded157,596 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1971 BMW 520129,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 MUL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 157,596 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Panhard rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 157,596 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Panhard rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 153,514 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 153,493 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 147,080 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 147,068 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 140,776 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2008 140,686 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside & offside handbrake shoes require adjustment

nearside & offside rear tyres deteriorated-surface cracks

offside front tyre has valve cap missing

various fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2007 135,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 129,365 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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H3 MUL is a 1971 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 129,827 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 H3 MUL, 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 55 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H3 MUL registered?

H3 MUL is a 1971 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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