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J21 NKN

1992 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,854 mi
Last recorded104,854 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 NKN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 104,854 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r tyres outer walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 95,924 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 88,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 84,550 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 79,045 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 68,797 miles

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

brakee wear indicator has illuminated on the dash

Pass 31 Mar 2014 64,134 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pad warning lamp on dash

Fail 31 Mar 2014 64,127 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pad warning lamp on dash

Pass 3 Jan 2013 60,883 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 60,883 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 58,709 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 58,709 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 56,699 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 54,917 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 53,443 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 52,233 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 49,812 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 48,331 miles

n/s/f tyre wall cut but not exposing cords advise only

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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J21 NKN is a 1992 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J21 NKN, 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 J21 NKN registered?

J21 NKN is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 18 February 1992.

Is J21 NKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J21 NKN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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