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J237 VOH

1992 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

190,510 mi
Last recorded190,510 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ237 VOH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 190,510 miles

engine has slight oil leak

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 186,599 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 186,599 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Oct 2008 167,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 157,557 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 148,271 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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J237 VOH is a 1992 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J237 VOH, 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 J237 VOH registered?

J237 VOH is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J237 VOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J237 VOH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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