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J133 CWW

1992 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests35 (17 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate48.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ133 CWW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 18 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026

Central Front exhaust has sealant present

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

wiring inside car untidy is undergoing repair

Fail 30 Mar 2026

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front exhaust has sealant present

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

wiring inside car untidy is undergoing repair

Pass 3 Apr 2025

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear small hole in inner wheel arch - corrosion

front & rear number plates deteriorating but not likely to be misread

Fail 28 Mar 2025

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished and cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished and cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear small hole in inner wheel arch - corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2024

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front steering idler lower bush has movement present

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both crackimg (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2024

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front steering idler lower bush has movement present

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both crackimg (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 30 Mar 2023

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system insecure centre mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 24 Mar 2022
Fail 24 Mar 2022

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose insecure hose clips missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor corroded - front of foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded near rear seat belt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

steel breather pipe corroded on fuel tank

Pass 16 Nov 2020 174,700 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

park brake outer cables deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2020 174,700 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

park brake outer cables deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2019 174,031 miles

rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excess movement

Fail 29 Oct 2019 173,989 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section to catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire underbonnet at fuel rail (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability both sides breaking off axle (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 8 Nov 2018 171,174 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel movement at idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 171,174 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sidewalls excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sidewalls excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel movement at idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 169,262 miles

Rear one of exhaust mount broken away from body but system adequately supported

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

all 4 tyre approaching wear indicators

Fail 16 Oct 2017 169,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and ball joint rusty (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension arm link gaitors split(both sides and worn nearside rear) (2.4.G.2)

Rear one of exhaust mount broken away from body but system adequately supported

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

all 4 tyre approaching wear indicators

Pass 17 Oct 2016 166,682 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 166,681 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired metal pipe twisted (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Aim too high on main beam headlights

Low effort on n/s parking brake

unusual noise apparent when o/s/r wheel spun

Pass 15 Oct 2015 164,944 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 164,942 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking at front fuel rail (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 162,854 miles

All rear flexible brake pipes in poor condition (4).

Nail in rear tyre - n/s

petrol stain on overflow pipe

Pass 19 Sep 2013 161,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 161,190 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 159,620 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 159,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 157,048 miles

N/s/r subframe bush not fitted all the way into hole.

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 157,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

N/s/r subframe bush not fitted all the way into hole.

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 156,925 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 152,140 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 152,051 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 148,911 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 148,911 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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J133 CWW is a 1992 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.6%.

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 J133 CWW, 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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J133 CWW is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 13 February 1992.

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