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J24 JNO

1992 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,779 mi
Last recorded81,779 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 JNO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 81,779 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 80,618 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 75,944 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 71,328 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 71,328 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 71,217 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 70,116 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 68,454 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 666,148 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 64,960 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 64,960 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 63,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 62,359 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 62,359 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 60,940 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 60,940 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 59,319 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 57,412 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 57,412 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 55,502 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 53,368 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 50,904 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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J24 JNO is a 1992 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J24 JNO, 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 J24 JNO registered?

J24 JNO is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is J24 JNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J24 JNO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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