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J136 GMR

1991 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

125,280 mi
Last recorded125,280 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 520136,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ136 GMR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2008 125,280 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 125,270 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fuel line's corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2008 124,069 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

fuel lines corroded.. brake pipes underseald.. back box blowing.. pad wear light on.. unable to check rear seat belts ondue to chield seats

Pass 5 Feb 2007 119,368 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 119,367 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

front windscreen has a small crack

Pass 31 Jan 2006 106,032 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 106,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

0/s rear seat belt not locking

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

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)

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

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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J136 GMR is a 1991 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 J136 GMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J136 GMR registered?

J136 GMR is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 10 August 1991.

Is J136 GMR safe to buy?

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