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J211 OPA

1991 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,672 mi
Last recorded126,672 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 520136,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ211 OPA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2009 126,672 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2009 126,672 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2008 173,212 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 173,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust mount split

Pass 24 Aug 2007 170,340 miles

free play in offside front anti roll bar linkage

nearside head lamp lense cracked

offside rear seat belt stalk sticking

Fail 14 Jun 2006 165,833 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

free play in nearside front inner track rod end

Pass 14 Jun 2006 165,833 miles

free play in nearside front inner track rod end

Pass 23 Jul 2005 162,634 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 162,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bothside front indicators and repeiters bulbs faded

bothside rear sub frame main bushes worn

offside front tyre worn on 2 mm

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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J211 OPA is a 1991 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J211 OPA, 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 J211 OPA registered?

J211 OPA is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J211 OPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J211 OPA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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