MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
262,722 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust front pipe heat shields loose
Fuel pipes at rear rusty under vehicle
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear brake pads worn low
nearside front tyre worn on both outer edges.
rubber exhaust support broken.
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Outer Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
slight play in rear suspension bushes
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J263 NFP is a 1992 BMW 520 in White 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 J263 NFP, 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 J263 NFP registered?
J263 NFP is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 7 April 1992.
Is J263 NFP safe to buy?
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