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J172 MCV

1991 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,101 mi
Last recorded145,101 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1991 BMW 520136,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ172 MCV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 145,101 miles

Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 145,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 144,630 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsr fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 143,809 miles

moderate corrosion to underside brake pipes.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 142,632 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 141,518 miles

CORROSION TO EXHAUST. & PREVIOUS REPAIRS....

Fail 5 Nov 2014 141,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

CORROSION TO EXHAUST. & PREVIOUS REPAIRS....

EXCESSIVE CORROSION TO N/S/F. OUTER SILL & FLOOR AREA.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 140,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corrosion to exhaust.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 138,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 138,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 136,313 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 135,139 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2009 134,002 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 131,947 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 130,877 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 129,074 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 127,419 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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J172 MCV is a 1991 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J172 MCV, 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 J172 MCV registered?

J172 MCV is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 1991.

Is J172 MCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J172 MCV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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