MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,484 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
back exhaust box corroded
offside rear indicator lens cracked
offside rear tyre on 2+mm also cracked nearside rear 2mm also cracked
temp gauge in red on idle
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
back exhaust box corroding
nearside rear tyre 2+mm offside rear 3+mm nearside front 3+mm
offside rear light lens cracked
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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J163 DHV is a 1992 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 J163 DHV, 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 J163 DHV registered?
J163 DHV is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 25 March 1992.
Is J163 DHV safe to buy?
The MOT history for J163 DHV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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