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J225 EYJ

1991 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,369 mi
Last recorded119,369 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1991 BMW 520136,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ225 EYJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 119,369 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front & rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre slightly worn inner edges

Fail 8 May 2018 119,327 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front & rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre slightly worn inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2017 118,895 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front & rear pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 118,898 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front & rear pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front sill / jacking point corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016

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

Oil leak ()

crack in screen not affecting view

slight damage to o/s/f seatbelt stalk

Pass 17 Oct 2015

Offside Front slight play in suspension

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general surface corrosion to most underbody components

Pass 22 Oct 2014 114,032 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 114,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust rear mounting rubber broken

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

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

Rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 108,871 miles

Corrosion in exhaust.

Corrosion on fuel and brake pipes under car.

Front brake discs pitted.

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 106,180 miles

Backing lifting on front number plate.

Corrosion on fuel pipes under car at rear.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight corrosion in exhaust and slight leak.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 104,756 miles

Backing lifting on front number plate.

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J225 EYJ is a 1991 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J225 EYJ, 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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J225 EYJ is a 1991 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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