MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,236 miAbove average mileage for this year
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BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING LOW IN THE CENTRE
NSF ROLL BAR DROP LINK TOP BALL JOINT COVER IS SPLIT
POOR TYPE FUEL CAP FITTED
THE ENGINE OIL LOOKS TO BE ON THE MIN MARK
THE EXHAUST IS RUSTING AND IS BLOWING SLIGHTLY IN THE CENTRE
THE METAL BRAKE PIPE TO THE OSR FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE IS RUSTING IN PLACES
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING LOW IN THE CENTRE
NSF ROLL BAR DROP LINK TOP BALL JOINT COVER IS SPLIT
POOR TYPE FUEL CAP FITTED
THE ENGINE OIL LOOKS TO BE ON THE MIN MARK
THE EXHAUST IS RUSTING AND IS BLOWING SLIGHTLY IN THE CENTRE
THE METAL BRAKE PIPE TO THE OSR FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE IS RUSTING IN PLACES
BONNET SEEMS VERY STIFF TO OPEN
NSR OUTER SILL IS RUSTY
THE BRAKE PIPE TO THE OSR FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE HAS STARTED TO RUST
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS
BONNET SEEMS VERY STIFF TO OPEN
NSR OUTER SILL IS RUSTY
THE BRAKE PIPE TO THE OSR FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE HAS STARTED TO RUST
HC ONLY PASSES LIMITS AT 2000 RPM AND ENGINE MAY NEED LOOKING AT.
NSR OUTER SILL IS RUSTY
NSR PARKING BRAKE SHOES MAY BE RUBBING SLIGHTLY WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
OSR TYRE TREAD IS ON THE LEGAL LIMIT.
SCREW IN NSR TYRE TREAD AND TREAD IS LOW.
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
metal fuel lines corroded.
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J121 UPB is a 1992 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1992 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 132,944 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 J121 UPB, 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 34 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J121 UPB registered?
J121 UPB is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 1 May 1992.
Is J121 UPB safe to buy?
The MOT history for J121 UPB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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