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J212 JNP

1992 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,742 mi
Last recorded157,742 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ212 JNP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 157,742 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 157,742 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2008 157,628 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside and offside rear axle to body bushes deteriorating

nearside rear door and sill damaged but not considered to be detrimental to vehicle structural strength.door does secure in closed position.

nearside rear lamp lense damaged

slight smell of fuel in car,no leaks found

Pass 19 Mar 2007 146,741 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 135,078 miles

Exhaust has slight leak at first rear silencer

Offside front driving lamp not working

Pass 8 Apr 2005 130,134 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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J212 JNP 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 J212 JNP, 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 J212 JNP registered?

J212 JNP is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 28 April 1992.

Is J212 JNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J212 JNP 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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