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J24 NLL

1992 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,506 mi
Last recorded94,506 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 NLL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 94,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 93,723 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 93,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 90,996 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 88,729 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 86,256 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 86,256 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 86,234 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 86,234 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 86,222 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 86,208 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 85,988 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 85,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 85,795 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 85,592 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 85,400 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 85,076 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 84,575 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 84,166 miles

Both headlight beam images faint.

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

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 8 Aug 2008 83,299 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 83,299 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 80,308 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 78,699 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 NLL is a 1992 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NLL, 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.

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J24 NLL is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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