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J13 NKP

1991 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,599 mi
Last recorded15,599 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1991 BMW 520136,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 NKP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 15,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear main suspension bushes split & perishing

Fail 8 Sep 2015 15,599 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear main suspension bushes split & perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2014 15,166 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 14,696 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 14,248 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 13,644 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

Complete exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Steering box oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2011 13,625 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All 4 coil springs corroded

Complete exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Steering box oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2010 12,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 11,899 miles

Both rear tyres getting slightly low + nail on n/s/r outside sidewall,

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 10,803 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 10,802 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear axle bushs starting to perish.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 9,483 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 9,480 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 7,673 miles

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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J13 NKP is a 1991 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J13 NKP, 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 J13 NKP registered?

J13 NKP is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 20 September 1991.

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