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J123 UAX

1991 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,445 mi
Last recorded119,445 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 520136,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 UAX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 119,445 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 117,192 miles

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

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

slight play in n\s\ steering arm

Pass 31 Jul 2009 116,086 miles

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

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

check strap on drivers door damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2008 110,600 miles

accident damage to n/s/f of vehicle

baffles loose in centre exhaust box

rear brake pads wearing thin 30%

rear diff rough when rotated

surface corosion rear metal brake pipes

Pass 14 Aug 2007 105,620 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

fuel pipes rusting

Fail 10 Aug 2007 105,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

fuel pipes rusting

Pass 10 Aug 2006 100,220 miles

dampness around steering box

front to rear fuel pipes coroded

general body damage

play in steering box

slight brake judder front brakes

slight inbalance front brakes

slight play in n/s track rod ends

surface corosion rear metal brake pipes

Pass 16 Jun 2006 99,772 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear axle starting to leak.

slight exhaust blow at middle join.

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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J123 UAX is a 1991 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J123 UAX, 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 J123 UAX registered?

J123 UAX is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 2 October 1991.

Is J123 UAX safe to buy?

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