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J163 DHV

1992 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,484 mi
Last recorded157,484 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ163 DHV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 157,484 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 149,689 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 149,676 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 142,114 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 141,939 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 134,655 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 127,041 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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