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J150 SPD

1992 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,018 mi
Last recorded131,018 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ150 SPD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 131,018 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 127,714 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 127,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 122,080 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/60x15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 115,276 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 115,275 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 110,645 miles

225/60/15 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 106,311 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 98,483 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 93,917 miles

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

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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J150 SPD is a 1992 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 J150 SPD, 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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What year was J150 SPD registered?

J150 SPD is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 9 June 1992.

Is J150 SPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J150 SPD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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