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J165 UEH

1992 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

246,589 mi
Last recorded246,589 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ165 UEH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 246,589 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 236,749 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 236,748 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 222,312 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 222,260 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 212,354 miles

advise exhaust heat shield loose

advise fuel cap seal spliting

advise handbrake travel high

advise slight play in steering

strong advise rear drop link bushes spliting

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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J165 UEH is a 1992 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J165 UEH, 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 J165 UEH registered?

J165 UEH is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 23 April 1992.

Is J165 UEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J165 UEH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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