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J263 NFP

1992 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

262,722 mi
Last recorded262,722 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ263 NFP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 262,722 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 262,722 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 254,443 miles

nearside front tyre worn on both outer edges.

rubber exhaust support broken.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 243,145 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 243,143 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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