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J122 MCV

1991 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,882 mi
Last recorded99,882 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 520136,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ122 MCV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2011 99,882 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside front tyre worn on shoulder

Pass 7 Dec 2010 96,632 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 89,443 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to nearside front bonnet and wing

Pass 29 Oct 2008 86,133 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

danage to nearside front

Pass 29 Oct 2007 79,734 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 79,734 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 73,789 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 71,521 miles

front propshaft coupling badly perished

rear silencer very rusty

rear suspension links worn

rear tyres down to 3,mm

slight play in steering idler

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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J122 MCV is a 1991 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 136,954 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 J122 MCV, 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 35 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J122 MCV registered?

J122 MCV is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 1 November 1991.

Is J122 MCV safe to buy?

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