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J203 JVL

1991 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,223 mi
Last recorded144,223 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW 520136,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ203 JVL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 144,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 141,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 135,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 128,403 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 127,441 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 126,175 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2007 125,973 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2006 124,174 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 124,174 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J203 JVL is a 1991 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J203 JVL, 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.

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What year was J203 JVL registered?

J203 JVL is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 31 August 1991.

Is J203 JVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J203 JVL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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