MOT Status
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both mainbeam head lamp glasses cracked
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both mainbeam head lamp glasses cracked
small crackin o/s headlamp main beam
small crack in o/s inner main beam head lamp
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
small crack in o/s inner main beam head lamp
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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J252 SFX is a 1992 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 J252 SFX, 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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What year was J252 SFX registered?
J252 SFX is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 1992.
Is J252 SFX safe to buy?
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